Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Roadway Designer - Networking Event with AECOM – Raleigh

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on January 28-29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2026.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Roadway Design team in the Raleigh and Charlotte, NC offices. This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience with roadway design, plan production, and exposure to all phases of transportation projects — from concept through construction.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the design and preparation of roadway construction plans including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries.
• Support senior engineers in developing right-of-way (ROW) plans, maintenance of traffic (MOT) layouts, and cost estimates.
• Learn and apply NCDOT roadway design standards , manuals, and plan preparation procedures.
• Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry.
• Support the coordination of utilities, SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and other design disciplines.
• Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with senior engineers and project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation following company and NCDOT QA/QC procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting.
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
• Internship or prior experience on NCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects.
• Familiarity with NCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings.
• Experience with MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer in an academic or professional setting.
• Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and/or traffic engineering.
• 1+ years of related roadway or transportation design experience (internship or co-op experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interest in learning MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and NCDOT plan preparation standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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