Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer - Hiring Event with AECOM - Philadelphia
About The Position
AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Philadelphia on October 7-8, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines. On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Philadelphia office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. The Civil Engineering Department of AECOM’s Transportation Business Line is actively seeking an Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer to be based in our Newark, DE office. Under the supervision of a Project Engineer, the appropriately qualified applicant will be part of a design team responsible for designing small to large-scale highway projects such as roadway rehabilitation/safety improvement projects, intersection improvements/optimizations, and 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. Current notable projects include Airport Road Extension in Rehoboth Beach, DE; SR 1 and Cave Neck Road Grade Separated Interchange in Milton, DE; and SR 5 and Harmons Hill Road Intersection Improvements in Millsboro, DE.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or ability to take in the next 6 months.
- 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 highway design, construction, management, or other transportation-related projects.
Responsibilities
- 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 under supervision in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
