Entry-Level Security Engineer- Networking Event with AECOM – New York

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in New York, New York October 15-17. 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 and Friday, interviews will take place at our New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is actively seeking a bright and highly motivated Entry-Level Security Engineer for employment in our Transportation Business Line based out of our New York, NY office.

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

• Work with system engineers and other domain experts to design CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems along with their associated networks.
• Work with internal and external engineering teams.
• Engage in ongoing learning and information sharing efforts with other engineering professionals at AECOM to grow the team’s knowledge base and capabilities. 
• Under the guidance of a senior engineer develop system drawings, plans, details and specifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Systems Engineering or other relevant major OR demonstrated equivalency of experience &/or education
• Demonstrated experience with systems or network design
• Experience with AutoCAD PlanGrid, ProjectWise and Bluebeam 
• Valid US Driver’s License 
• Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of the work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with systems or network design
• Experience with AutoCAD PlanGrid, ProjectWise and Bluebeam 
• Direct experience with, or working knowledge of: Networks, Security Systems, (CCTV or Access Control), or Network based communication systems.

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 New York, NY. The selected candidate must be available to work in New York, NY on a scheduled basis.

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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