Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our AECOM Transportation Department in our Greenville, SC office.  AECOM is searching for candidates that can be creative and impactful on a wide range of transportation projects. Entry-level technical new hires are eligible to participate in AECOM's Graduate Development Program (GDP), a program designed to support assimilation into the organization, help with technical development planning toward licensure (or other early technical milestones), and with creating a foundation of knowledge necessary for future career success.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to also work on projects nationally and internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

As an Entry-Level Civil Engineer, you will work with multi-discipline project teams in developing a range of engineering solutions from initial concepts to detailed design development and through construction. This is a diverse role that will involve your contributions and insight into the effective delivery of the department’s current and future portfolio of projects.

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

• ​​​​Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Creates sketches, preliminary and final drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Design of utilities, roadways, general site development, grading and drainage, erosion control, typical sections, profiles, cross sections
• Preparation of drawings, specifications, basis of design, technical memos.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity and minimal experience with the following through education / projects or internships:

• Creating models and plansheets with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Design of roadways, or general site development
• Developing quantity take offs and cost estimates
• Developing technical specifications for contractors

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.

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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