Civil/Environmental Engineer

Aecom2; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in our Waterloo, Iowa office. This role offers mentorship and growth as you support planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.

Ideal for a recent graduate or early career engineer. Begin January 2027 with opportunities to gain experience in hydraulic analysis, project delivery, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related; equivalency considered.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
• Coursework or project experience in water resources, hydraulics, or municipal infrastructure.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience through coursework or internships.
• MS Office (Excel/Word) proficiency.
• Exposure to GIS/hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Willingness to develop toward PE licensure.
• Experience with Iowa SUDAS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning/design of municipal water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports, specs, and construction documents.
• Develop drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Assist with hydraulic calculations and system evaluations.
• Support memorandums, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and reports.
• Participate in field investigations and site visits.
• Coordinate with disciplines, sub-consultants, and contractors.
• Support permitting activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Learn AECOM standards and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

PE licensure path

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS exposure

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Water resources coursework

Iowa SUDAS experience

Internship/Co-op experience

Education

BA/BS Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWater Pro

InfoWorks ICM

Bentley OpenFlows

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our growing Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team for our Waterloo, Iowa office. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career engineer to begin building a rewarding career while supporting the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams while developing technical skills in engineering design, hydraulic analysis, utility infrastructure, and project delivery. This position provides excellent opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and career growth within one of the world's leading infrastructure consulting firms.

This position is expected to begin in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and design of municipal water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and conveyance infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Develop engineering drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
• Assist with hydraulic calculations and system evaluations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation of technical memorandums, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, construction observations, and condition assessments as required.
• Assist with project documentation, data collection, and engineering analyses.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, sub-consultants, and contractors.
• Support permitting activities and ensure engineering work complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Learn and apply AECOM engineering standards, quality procedures, and safety practices while contributing to successful project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline + demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
• A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy, to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or related engineering experience.
• Coursework or project experience involving water resources, hydraulics, environmental engineering, or municipal infrastructure.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D through coursework, internships, or academic projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Exposure to GIS, hydraulic modeling software (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM, Bentley OpenFlows), or similar engineering software through coursework or internships is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong desire to develop professionally while working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience with Iowa SUDAS

Benefits

• 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
• Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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