Entry Level Roadway Engineer
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Roadway Engineer to work in Jackson, Mississippi, with the office located in Ridgeland. The engineer will assist with roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Mississippi under the guidance of experienced engineers. The role includes developing design solutions and project documents, supporting data analysis and quality control, applying Mississippi Department of Transportation standards, and coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams. Field visits, site assessments, project meetings, and occasional travel within Mississippi may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required for visiting 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.
- At least 1 year 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 in the design and development of roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Mississippi under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- 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 that meet 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.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life and AD&D benefits
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
