Entry Level Highway Design Civil Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM is actively seeking an Entry Level Highway Design Civil Engineer in the Harrisburg, PA area to join AECOM’s Mid-Atlantic Transportation team working on a wide range of transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area in Mechanicsburg, PA office.

This position is flexible to begin in Early 2025 for December 2024 Graduates or Spring/Summer 2025 for May/June 2025 Graduates.

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

• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Design of roadway geometry, traffic control, signing and pavement markings.
• Utility coordination support.
• Computer Aided Design production.
• Calculation of quantities and cost estimates.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports and memoranda.
• Participates in field visits and site inspections to gather data and assess project conditions.
• Contributes to the development of environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Assists in the preparation of permit applications and regulatory compliance documents.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate various aspects of highway design projects.
• Supports the development of project schedules and helps monitor project progress.
• Participates in client meetings and presentations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assists in the review of contractor submittals and RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Contributes to the development of construction specifications and contract documents.
• Supports quality control processes by checking calculations and drawings produced by team members.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Participating in an academic track with focus in transportation, highways, roadways, traffic and/or pavement design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• NCEES FE (any state)
• Technical experience preferred in MicroStation & AutoCAD, Bentley OpenRoads, and/or InRoads, Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Prior relevant internship experience is a plus.
• Receptive to comments and direction provided by others.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices when public transportation is not available

• 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 Harrisburg, PA.  The selected candidate must be available to work in Harrisburg, PA on a scheduled basis. 

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You will have 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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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