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

AECOM•Hunt Valley, MD

16h•$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 involves working with multidisciplinary project teams to develop engineering solutions from initial concepts through detailed design and construction, contributing to the delivery of current and future transportation projects. The position is expected to start in Summer 2027. The engineer will perform design, analysis, rehabilitation, and inspection work on highway bridges and ancillary structures. Field inspections may involve confined spaces and work at height; appropriate training and personal protective equipment will be provided. The role is performed under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member. The position is associated with AECOM’s invitation-only hiring event in Arlington, Virginia, on November 18–19, 2026. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering 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 Engineering or Civil Engineering.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) credential or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion.
Basic knowledge of industry-standard computer software, including 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 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, including in confined spaces and at height, with training and personal protective equipment provided.
Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop engineering solutions from initial concepts through detailed design and construction.
Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.