Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join its Transportation Department in Glen Allen, Virginia. The role involves working with multidisciplinary project teams to develop engineering solutions from initial concepts through detailed design and construction. The engineer will contribute to the delivery of current and future transportation projects involving bridges, transit structures, and tunnels. The role is expected to start in Summer 2027. Eligible entry-level technical hires may participate in AECOM’s Graduate Development Program, which supports organizational assimilation, technical development planning toward licensure or other early-career milestones, and foundational career knowledge. The position is associated with an invitation-only AECOM hiring event in Arlington on November 18–19, 2026. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization and relocation assistance are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as an E.I.T.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
- Flexibility to work on a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, and tunnels.
- Flexibility to occasionally work alternate schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to take short-notice work assignments depending on project needs.
- Attention to detail and good problem-solving ability.
- Good interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly in layman’s terms.
- Master’s degree.
- Previous internship experience.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office, and structural analysis software.
Responsibilities
- Design new bridges.
- Design bridge rehabilitation projects.
- Develop bridge maintenance and repair plans.
- Perform load ratings for bridges.
- Design transit structures.
- Inspect and evaluate bridges and tunnels.
- Provide various tunnel engineering support services.
- Prepare construction plans and specifications.
- Prepare cost estimates and schedules.
- Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop engineering solutions from initial concepts through detailed design and construction.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life and AD&D benefits
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- 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
- Award-winning training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
