Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Transportation - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to be based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Civil Engineering Department of AECOM’s Transportation Business Line is actively seeking Civil Engineers for immediate 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.

This position is expected to begin in Spring 2025.

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.

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.

• 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 Philadelphia, PA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Philadelphia, PA on a scheduled basis.

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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.

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