Civil OSP Design Engineer/Specialist

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Civil OSP Design Engineer/Specialist to support high-volume Outside Plant and linear infrastructure programs, combining civil design production with formal QA/QC review responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed civil and OSP design work, including underground conduit pathway layout Trenching and duct bank design Manhole and handhole placement Utility coordination within public ROW
• Develop and maintain plan and profile drawings, alignments, and surfaces using Civil 3D
• Apply client-specific standards, templates, and engineering criteria to all design deliverables
• Coordinate with project managers, survey teams, and designers to resolve design inputs and constraints
• Incorporate municipal, DOT, and permitting feedback into revised design packages
• Perform formal QA/QC reviews of civil and OSP design packages produced internally or by third-party designers
• Verify compliance with: Client standards and design criteria Local jurisdictional requirements (Municipal ROW, DOT, utility owners) Applicable industry codes and practices (NEC, NESC, local standards)
• Identify design inconsistencies, missing information, or constructability concerns
• Document clear, actionable QC comments using Bluebeam and structured comment logs
• Confirm resolution of QC comments prior to submittal
• Support Project Managers by tracking design review cycles, revisions, and submittal readiness
• Maintain QC checklists and contribute to continuous improvement of design quality processes
• Identify recurring design issues and recommend upstream corrections or standards updates
• Utilize digital workflow tools (e.g., Smartsheet, trackers, dashboards) to maintain visibility into design status and workload

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience in Civil/OSP design)
• 2 years of hands-on civil-OSP design experience, including conduit or linear infrastructure or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D in a production environment
• Experience performing technical QA/QC reviews of design drawings
• Practical understanding of: Underground conduit systems, ROW design constraints, Utility coordination principles
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical feedback
• Ability to work independently in a remote, multi-project environment
• Telecommunications or OSP-specific civil design experience
• Experience designing for municipal ROW, DOT, or public infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for design review and redlining
• Experience supporting permitting or responding to agency comments
• Familiarity with workflow tracking tools (Smartsheet, Excel, or similar)