Entry Level Highway Design Civil Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry Level Highway Design Civil Engineer in the Harrisburg, PA area to join AECOM’s Mid-Atlantic Transportation team working on a wide range of transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area in Mechanicsburg, PA office.

This position is flexible to begin in Early 2025 for December 2024 Graduates or Spring/Summer 2025 for May/June 2025 Graduates.

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

• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Design of roadway geometry, traffic control, signing and pavement markings.
• Utility coordination support.
• Computer Aided Design production.
• Calculation of quantities and cost estimates.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports and memoranda.
• Participates in field visits and site inspections to gather data and assess project conditions.
• Contributes to the development of environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Assists in the preparation of permit applications and regulatory compliance documents.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate various aspects of highway design projects.
• Supports the development of project schedules and helps monitor project progress.
• Participates in client meetings and presentations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assists in the review of contractor submittals and RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Contributes to the development of construction specifications and contract documents.
• Supports quality control processes by checking calculations and drawings produced by team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Participating in an academic track with focus in transportation, highways, roadways, traffic and/or pavement design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Demonstrate effective time management, task prioritization, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Professionalism in verbal and written communications
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities/work schedules.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• NCEES FE (any state)
• Technical experience preferred in MicroStation & AutoCAD, Bentley OpenRoads, and/or InRoads, Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Prior relevant internship experience is a plus.
• Receptive to comments and direction provided by others.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices when public transportation is not available

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 Harrisburg, PA.  The selected candidate must be available to work in Harrisburg, PA on a scheduled basis. 

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