Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer

AECOM•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join their roadway design team, supporting transportation infrastructure projects across South Carolina. The role involves learning roadway and highway design principles, familiarizing with SCDOT design standards, and collaborating with senior engineers to produce roadway plans and deliverables for state and local projects. This position offers hands-on experience in roadway design, plan production, and exposure to all project phases from concept through construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Internship or prior experience on SCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects
Familiarity with SCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings
Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D in an academic or professional setting
Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and/or traffic engineering
Interest in learning MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and SCDOT plan preparation standards
Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
Degree from an ABET-accredited university

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and preparation of roadway construction plans including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries.
Support senior engineers in developing right-of-way (ROW) plans, maintenance of traffic (MOT) layouts, and cost estimates.
Learn and apply SCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan preparation procedures.
Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (or Civil 3D, as applicable).
Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage, and pavement design.
Support the coordination of utilities, SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and other design disciplines.
Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with senior engineers and project stakeholders.
Maintain organized project files and documentation following company and SCDOT QA/QC procedures.