Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer

The 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.

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.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

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 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.

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