Entry-Level Highway Design Engineer

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry-Level Highway Design Engineer to join AECOM's Transportation team in Pittsburgh, PA. As an Entry Level Highway Design Engineer, you will gain experience working as part of a team on a wide range of transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area. You will build analytic and design skills, create designs, perform calculations, and draft construction plans under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

This position is expected to begin Spring/Summer 2024.

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

• Design of roadway geometry, traffic control, signing and pavement markings

• Utility coordination support

• Computer Aided Design production

• Calculation of quantities and cost estimates

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience in a relevant internship or professional work experience in support of transportation design.

• FE/EIT (any state)

• Capable of using spreadsheets, word processing, and other standard Office software

• 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.

• Receptive to comments and direction provided by others.

• Valid Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.