Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Roadway Designer - Networking Event with AECOM – Raleigh
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join its Roadway Design team in the Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina offices. The position offers hands-on experience in roadway design and plan production, with exposure to all phases of transportation projects, from concept through construction. The position is expected to begin in Summer 2027. AECOM is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28–29, 2026. The event includes a networking mixer on Wednesday evening and interviews at the Raleigh office on Thursday. It is intended to connect students and recent graduates with AECOM staff and early-career opportunities. New employees are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not available for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting.
- EIT certification, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Internship or prior experience on NCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects.
- Familiarity with the NCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings.
- Experience with MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer in an academic or professional setting.
- Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and/or traffic engineering.
- One or more years of related roadway or transportation design experience; internship or co-op experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Interest in learning MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and NCDOT plan preparation standards.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with designing and preparing 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 NCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan preparation procedures.
- Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
- Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry.
- Support coordination of utilities, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), 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 in accordance with company and NCDOT QA/QC procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and an employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
