Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Aviation

AECOM•Rocky Hill, CT

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer in its Transportation Aviation Business Line, based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The position is open to recent and Spring 2027 graduates and is expected to begin as soon as available. The engineer will support airport planning, design, engineering, and construction projects focused on airfield safety, standards, improvements, and expansion. Work may include airfield planning and site design; earthwork, hydrologic and hydraulic, pavement, stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and utility design; aircraft layouts and modeling; construction safety and phasing; environmental permitting; and preparing plans, specifications, schedules, design reports, and cost estimates. Construction-related work includes administration, shop drawing review, responding to contractor questions, and inspection. The Aviation Engineering Group collaborates with in-house planning, architecture, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, environmental, geotechnical, and special systems disciplines, as well as project partners and clients. The role is hybrid and requires U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. driver’s license for project-site, client, and office visits. Selected candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are unavailable. Newly hired employees must attend 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 due to the nature of the work.
Valid U.S. driver’s license required for project-site, client, and other AECOM office visits.
Selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

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.
Prepare designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and final working drawings for construction plans for airport development projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, terminals, and other 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.