Entry Level Roadway Engineer

AECOM•Ridgeland, MS

39d•$54,119 - $74,414•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer I to be based in Jackson, Mississippi with the office located in Ridgeland, MS. This role involves assisting in the design and development of roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Mississippi under the guidance of experienced engineers. The position requires preparing engineering calculations, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports. The engineer will develop roadway alignments, profiles, cross-sections, intersections, and drainage layouts using industry-standard design software, and support data collection and analysis. Utilization of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and related software is essential. Coordination with project managers, engineers, technicians, and other disciplines is key to delivering projects that meet client and regulatory requirements. The role also includes assisting with quality control reviews, learning and applying Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) design criteria, supporting project delivery by maintaining schedules, budgets, and documentation, and participating in field visits and project meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to roadway or transportation engineering.
Familiarity with MDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery processes.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Knowledge of roadway geometrics, drainage design, traffic control, and transportation engineering fundamentals.
1+ years of experience in roadway, transportation, or civil engineering.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Mississippi under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Prepare engineering calculations, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for transportation projects.
Develop roadway alignments, profiles, cross-sections, intersections, and drainage layouts using industry-standard design software.
Support the collection, review, and analysis of survey, traffic, utility, and engineering data.
Utilize Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and related software to develop roadway design solutions.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and other disciplines to deliver transportation projects that meet client and regulatory requirements.
Assist with quality control reviews of engineering drawings and design documents.
Learn and apply Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) design criteria, standards, and specifications.
Support project delivery by helping maintain schedules, budgets, and project documentation.
Participate in field visits, site assessments, and project meetings as needed.