Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM•Hunt Valley, MD

11d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join its Transportation Department in the Hunt Valley, Maryland office. The role is expected to start in Summer 2027 and 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 the department’s current and future project portfolio, including transportation projects involving highway bridges and ancillary structures. The position includes field inspections in varied environments, including confined spaces and elevated locations; training and personal protective equipment will be provided. The role is supervised by a project manager or senior-level team member. The position is hybrid. The listed annual compensation range is $60,000–$80,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of experience.
Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion.
Basic knowledge of industry-standard software, including typical office applications such as Word and Excel, and drafting or modeling applications such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.
Proficiency in steel and concrete design and analysis.
Ability to perform field work, including bridge inspections and drilling inspections.
Good communication skills, including aptitude for technical report writing.
Flexibility to occasionally work alternate schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to take short-notice work assignments depending on project needs.
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including soils and foundations.

Responsibilities

Perform assignments related to the design, analysis, rehabilitation, and inspection of highway bridges and ancillary structures.
Prepare engineering calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
Perform condition inspections of highway or other structures in varied environments, including confined spaces and at height.
Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams developing engineering solutions from initial concepts through detailed design and construction.