Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Aviation

AECOM•Rocky Hill, CT

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join its Transportation Aviation Business Line in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The position is open to recent and Spring 2027 graduates and will begin as soon as available. The role supports planning, design, engineering, and construction for airport projects focused on airfield safety, standards, improvements, and expansion. Design activities may include airfield planning and layout; site design; earthwork, hydrologic, hydraulic, and pavement analyses and design; construction safety and phasing; aircraft layouts and modeling; stormwater management; erosion and sediment control; utility coordination and design; environmental permitting; and preparation of construction plans, specifications, schedules, design reports, and cost estimates. Construction activities include administration and management, shop drawing review, responses to contractor questions, and construction inspection. The Aviation Engineering Group works with in-house and external disciplines and project partners to support airport clients. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. driver’s license for project-site, client, and office visits. The selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Valid U.S. driver’s license required for visiting project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office software.
Experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D design software.
Experience performing construction administration and inspection.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in both an office and field (construction) environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct civil engineering design for airport projects.
Complete designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and final working drawings for construction plans for runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, terminals, and other airport facilities.
Prepare construction specifications for airport development projects in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10 and state requirements.
Prepare design reports, schedules, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
Collect and analyze data to support project design and construction phases.
Use computer software for design development and prepare plans in Civil 3D.
Coordinate and collaborate with airport and civil engineering, architectural, and other engineering disciplines; sub-consultants; utility companies; permitting agencies; contractors; government and regulatory agencies; and clients.
Perform construction administration and construction inspection.
Perform work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules.