Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Bridge & Transportation Structures

AECOM • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join its Transportation Department in either the Arlington or Glen Allen, Virginia office. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop engineering solutions from initial concepts through detailed design and construction, contributing to the department’s current and future projects. The position is expected to start in Summer 2027.

Entry-level technical hires are eligible to participate in AECOM’s Graduate Development Program, which supports organizational assimilation, technical development planning toward licensure or other early-career milestones, and foundational knowledge for future career success. The work may span transportation projects regionally, nationally, and internationally. Occasional alternate schedules and short-notice assignments may be required depending on project needs.

AECOM describes its benefits as potentially including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits depend on employment status. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for US 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.
• US citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to work on a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, and tunnels.
• Ability to occasionally work alternate schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and accept short-notice work assignments depending on project needs.
• Detail orientation and good problem-solving ability.
• Good interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information in layman’s terms.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office, and structural analysis software.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as an E.I.T.
• Master’s degree.
• Previous internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Design new bridges.
• Design bridge rehabilitation projects.
• Develop bridge maintenance and repair plans.
• Perform bridge load ratings.
• Design transit structures.
• Inspect and evaluate bridges and tunnels.
• Provide various tunnel engineering support services.
• Prepare construction plans and specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates and schedules.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop engineering solutions from initial concepts through detailed design and construction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits may be available, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence may be available, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks may be available, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options may be available, depending on employment status.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program may be available, depending on employment status.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards may be available, depending on employment status.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level