Entry Level Roadway Engineer

AECOM•Ridgeland, MS

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Roadway Engineer based in Jackson, Mississippi, with the office located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The role supports roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Mississippi under the guidance of experienced engineers. The engineer prepares and reviews design materials, works with industry-standard roadway design software, and collaborates with project teams to deliver work that meets client and regulatory requirements. The position may involve field visits, site assessments, project meetings, and occasional travel within Mississippi.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
Selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to roadway or transportation engineering.
Familiarity with MDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery processes.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Knowledge of roadway geometrics, drainage design, traffic control, and transportation engineering fundamentals.
1+ years of experience in roadway, transportation, or civil engineering.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and development of roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Mississippi.
Prepare engineering calculations, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for transportation projects.
Develop roadway alignments, profiles, cross-sections, intersections, and drainage layouts using industry-standard design software.
Support the collection, review, and analysis of survey, traffic, utility, and engineering data.
Use Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and related software to develop roadway design solutions.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and other disciplines to deliver projects meeting client and regulatory requirements.
Assist with quality control reviews of engineering drawings and design documents.
Learn and apply Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) design criteria, standards, and specifications.
Help maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
Participate in field visits, site assessments, and project meetings as needed.