Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Transportation

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to be based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Civil Engineering Department of AECOM’s Transportation Business Line is actively seeking Civil Engineers for immediate employment in our Philadelphia, PA office. Under the supervision of a Project Engineer, the appropriately qualified applicant will be part of a Design Team responsible for the design of small to large-scale Highway Improvement Projects such as roadway rehabilitation/safety improvement projects (3R), intersection improvements/optimizations, interstate/limited access highway widening/reconstruction.  Design responsibilities include horizontal/vertical geometry, pavement design, 3D modeling, intersections/interchanges design, traffic control/staging, signing and pavement markings design, ADA, Pedestrian and Bicycle design etc.

This position is expected to begin in Spring 2025.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Obtaining and reviewing existing information including some field work/site investigations.
• Originating technical calculations that advance the design of the project. 
• Assisting in the development of roadway construction, intersection grading, traffic control, and signing and pavement marking.
• Developing 3D models using civil engineering software such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer or Autodesk Civil 3D.  
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports and project specifications
• Performs work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule under supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, or ability to take within 6-12 months of employment.
• Some experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other civil engineering-related software (Civil 3D, OpenRoads).
• Previous work experience or internship with engineering firms, contractors, or DOTs involved in the design, construction, or management of highway or other transportation-related projects.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States.  Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Philadelphia, PA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Philadelphia, PA on a scheduled basis.

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