Civil/Environmental Engineer

AECOM•Waterloo, IA

3d•$70,100 - $83,300•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer for its Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in Waterloo, Iowa. The role supports planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams while building skills in engineering design, hydraulic analysis, utility infrastructure, and project delivery. The position offers mentorship, professional development, and career growth, and is expected to begin in January 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
A valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check are required.
Ability to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain it shortly after hire.
Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or related engineering experience.
Coursework or project experience involving water resources, hydraulics, environmental engineering, or municipal infrastructure.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D through coursework, internships, or academic projects.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Exposure to GIS, hydraulic modeling software (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM, Bentley OpenFlows), or similar engineering software through coursework or internships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong desire to develop professionally while working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Experience with Iowa SUDAS.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and designing municipal water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and conveyance infrastructure.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers.
Develop engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
Assist with hydraulic calculations and system evaluations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Support preparation of technical memorandums, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
Participate in field investigations, site visits, construction observations, and condition assessments as required.
Assist with project documentation, data collection, and engineering analyses.
Coordinate with other disciplines, sub-consultants, and contractors.
Support permitting activities and ensure engineering work complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Learn and apply AECOM engineering standards, quality procedures, and safety practices while contributing to project delivery.