What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Civil Engineer position at AECOM?
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
The Civil Engineering Department of AECOM’s Transportation Business Line is actively seeking Entry-Level Civil Engineers for employment in our Philadelphia, PA office. Under the supervision of a Project Engineer, the appropriately qualified applicant will be part of a Design Team responsible for the design of small to large-scale Highway Improvement Projects such as roadway rehabilitation/safety improvement projects (3R), 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.
AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer to be based in Philadelphia, PA.
This position is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2024.
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 in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule under supervision.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, or ability to take within 6-12 months of employment.
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 the design, construction, or management of highway or other transportation-related projects.
Additional Information
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.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10093537
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid