Entry Level Roadway Engineer

Entry Level Roadway Engineer

Full-time

State/Province:
Mississippi

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

Business Line:
Transportation

Work Location Model:
Hybrid

Operating Group:
Americas

Primary

Location:

US - Ridgeland, MS - 201 Northlake A

Compensation: USD 54,119 - USD 74,413.625 - yearly

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer I to be based in Jackson, Mississippi with the office located in Ridgeland, MS.

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

• Assist in the design and development of roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Mississippi under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for transportation projects.
• Develop roadway alignments, profiles, cross-sections, intersections, and drainage layouts using industry-standard design software.
• Support the collection, review, and analysis of survey, traffic, utility, and engineering data.
• Utilize Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD), Micro Station, and related software to develop roadway design solutions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and other disciplines to deliver transportation projects that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with quality control reviews of engineering drawings and design documents.
• Learn and apply Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) design criteria, standards, and specifications.
• Support project delivery by helping maintain schedules, budgets, and project documentation.
• Participate in field visits, site assessments, and project meetings as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Familiarity with Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD), Micro Station, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to roadway or transportation engineering.
• Familiarity with MDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of roadway geometrics, drainage design, traffic control, and transportation engineering fundamentals.
• 1+ years of experience in roadway, transportation, or civil engineering.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• Occasional travel within Mississippi may be required.