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, 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; SR1 and Cave Neck Road Grade Separated Interchange in Milton, DE; and SR8 and Chestnut Grove-Nault Road Intersection Improvements in Dover, DE. This position is expected to begin Winter 2025/2026.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Very Familiar 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.
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.
