Entry-Level Highway Design Civil Engineer

AECOM • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry-Level Highway Design Civil Engineer in the Harrisburg, PA area to join AECOM’s Mid-Atlantic Transportation team working on a wide range of transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This position is flexible to begin in Early 2026 for December 2025 Graduates or Spring/Summer 2026 for May/June 2026 Graduates with a Civil Engineering focus in transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Participating in an academic track with focus in transportation, highways, roadways, traffic and/or pavement design.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Demonstrate effective time management, task prioritization, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Professionalism in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities/work schedules.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• NCEES FE (any state).
• Technical experience preferred in MicroStation & AutoCAD, Bentley OpenRoads, and/or InRoads, Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Prior relevant internship experience is a plus.
• Receptive to comments and direction provided by others.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices when public transportation is not available.

Responsibilities

• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Design of roadway geometry, traffic control, signing and pavement markings.
• Utility coordination support.
• Computer Aided Design production.
• Calculation of quantities and cost estimates.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports and memoranda.
• Participates in field visits and site inspections to gather data and assess project conditions.
• Contributes to the development of environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Assists in the preparation of permit applications and regulatory compliance documents.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate various aspects of highway design projects.
• Supports the development of project schedules and helps monitor project progress.
• Participates in client meetings and presentations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assists in the review of contractor submittals and RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Contributes to the development of construction specifications and contract documents.
• Supports quality control processes by checking calculations and drawings produced by team members.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees