Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer

he Civil Engineering Department of AECOM’s Transportation Business Line is actively seeking an Entry-Level Civil /Highway Engineer to be based in our Newark, DE office. Under the supervision of a Project Engineer, the appropriately qualified applicant will be part of a design team responsible for designing small to large-scale highway projects such as roadway rehabilitation/safety improvement projects, intersection improvements/optimizations, interstate/limited access highway widening/reconstruction. Design responsibilities include horizontal/vertical geometry, pavement design, 3D modeling, intersections/interchanges design, traffic control/staging, signing and pavement markings design, ADA, Pedestrian and Bicycle design, etc. Current notable projects include Airport Road Extension in Rehoboth Beach, DE; SR1 and Cave Neck Road Grade Separated Interchange in Milton, DE; and SR8 and Chestnut Grove-Nault Road Intersection Improvements in Dover, DE.

This position is expected to begin immediately.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Obtaining and reviewing existing information including some field work/site investigations.

• Originating technical calculations that advance the design of the project.

• Assisting in the development of roadway construction, intersection grading, traffic control, and signing and pavement marking.

• Developing 3D models using civil engineering software such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer or Autodesk Civil 3D.

• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports and project specifications

• Performs work under supervision in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Very Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or ability to take in the next 6 months.

• Some experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other civil engineering-related software (Civil 3D, OpenRoads).

• Previous work experience or internship with engineering firms, contractors, or DOTs involved in highway design, construction, management, or other transportation-related projects.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Newark, DE. The selected candidate must be available to work in Newark, DE on a scheduled basis.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $65,000.00 - $80,000.00