Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer to join our Transportation team based in our Buffalo, New York office. We are seeking candidates who wish to establish a career in civil engineering.  The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse team of technical professionals on roadway, transit, and site civil work projects.

The successful candidate will join a large established team that provides professional services across New York and New Jersey. This position requires excellent written and spoken communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and a positive attitude. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel, and office management, and have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a project team.

This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2024.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
• Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Assist in the design of transportation engineering projects.
• Preparing and checking design calculations for roadway and drainage projects.
• Drawing preparation, review, and checking.
• Shop drawing review.
• Preparation of reports and specifications.
• Assisting in maintaining project documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Internship experience with an engineering consulting firm or government agency.
• Basic knowledge of other industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, and OpenRoads).

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Buffalo, NY.  The selected candidate must be available to work in Buffalo, NY on a scheduled basis. 
• The offered rate of compensation (New York locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $55,380 - $75,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector cli