Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-18
-
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Road Construction
- Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
- Business Line:
Transportation - Work Location Model:
Hybrid - Primary
Location:
US - Newark, DE - 248 Chapman Rd - Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly
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Job DescriptionThe Civil Engineering Department of AECOM’s Transportation Business Line
is actively seeking an
Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer
to be based in our
Newark, DE
office.
Under the supervision of a Project Engineer, the appropriately qualified applicant will be part of a design team responsible for designing small to large-scale highway projects such as roadway rehabilitation/safety improvement projects, intersection improvements/optimizations, and interstate/limited access highway widening/reconstruction. Design responsibilities include horizontal/vertical geometry, pavement design, 3D modeling, intersections/interchanges design, traffic control/staging, signing and pavement markings design, ADA, Pedestrian and Bicycle design, etc.
Current notable projects include
Airport Road Extension
in Rehoboth Beach, DE;
SR 1 and Cave Neck Road Grade Separated Interchange
in Milton, DE; and
SR 5 and Harmons Hill Road Intersection Improvements
in Millsboro, DE.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Obtaining and reviewing existing information including some field work/site investigations.
- Originating technical calculations that advance the design of the project.
- Assisting in the development of roadway construction, intersection grading, traffic control, and signing and pavement marking.
- Developing 3D models using civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer or Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Assisting in the preparation of technical reports and project specifications
- Performs work under supervision in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or ability to take in the next 6 months.
- Some experience with AutoCAD, Micro Station, and other civil engineering-related software (Civil 3D, Open Roads).
- Previous work experience or internship with engineering firms, contractors, or DOTs involved in highway design, construction, management, or other transportation-related projects.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
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