Entry-Level Structural Engineer

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer in the Greater Pennsylvania area to join AECOM Transportation Department in Mechanicsburg, PA.

AECOM is searching for candidates who can be creative and impactful on a wide range of projects. Entry-level technical new hires are eligible to participate in AECOM's Graduate Development Program (GDP), a program designed to support assimilation into the organization, help with technical development planning toward licensure (or other early technical milestones), and create a foundation of knowledge necessary for future career success.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to also work on projects nationally and internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer, you will work with multi-discipline project teams in developing a range of engineering solutions from initial concepts to detailed design development and through construction. This is a diverse role that will involve your contributions and insight into the effective delivery of the department’s current and future portfolio of projects.

This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2025.

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

• Builds analytic and design skills.
• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic track with a structural engineering concentration is highly desirable.
• 1-2 cycles of relevant internship experience in the execution of structural design projects is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Some production software experience including but not limited to: MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, and Bluebeam is highly desirable.
• Some structural analysis software experience including but not limited to: STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, CSI Bridge, and LUSAS are a plus.
• Basic familiarity and working knowledge of relevant building codes and standards including AASHTO, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318, ACI 530, NDS, etc.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering or related field is a plus.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one before employment, is preferred for visiting project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices, particularly when public transportation is not available.