Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer

AECOM•Newark, DE
•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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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