Civil Engineering Graduate - Highway Planning and Design

AECO; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Graduate to join the Transportation team in Markham, Ontario, focusing on highway planning and design. You will work with multidisciplinary designers and engineers on provincial highway projects.

The position offers a hybrid work model with a January or May 2027 start date, and involves preparing reports, plans, and technical specifications under supervision. Candidates should have or be completing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering focused on Transportation, Highway, or Roadway Engineering.
• Relevant internship or professional work experience in transportation design.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoTurn, InRoads/OpenRoads, InfraWorks.

Responsibilities

• Working within the Highway Design group on the planning and design of provincial highway facilities.
• Preparation of reports, construction plans, and technical specifications.
• Collaborating with design teams consisting of multidisciplinary design engineers, technicians, and planners.
• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member and assisting with tasks including preparing engineering-related calculations, drawings, and visual aids.
• Following corporate quality procedures.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation/Highway/Roadway)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

AutoTurn

InRoads/OpenRoads

InfraWorks

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Civil Engineering Graduate - Highway Planning and Design

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: CA - Markham, ON - 105 Commerce Vall
• Compensation: CAD 60000 - CAD 75000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Graduate - Highway Planning and Design for our Transportation team based in Markham, Ontario.

This position is for a newly created position with a target start date of January or May 2027.

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

• Working within the Highway Design group on the planning and design of provincial highway facilities
• Preparation of reports, construction plans, and technical specifications
• Collaborating with design teams consisting of multidisciplinary design engineers, technicians, and planners
• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member and assisting with tasks including preparing engineering-related calculations, drawings, and visual aids
• Following corporate quality procedures
  • Must be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation, Highway, or Roadway Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoTurn, InRoads/OpenRoads, and InfraWorks
• Relevant internship or professional work experience supporting transportation design
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, Microsoft Project, and standard office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sponsorship assistance is not provided
• Relocation assistance is not provided

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