Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Aviation

AECOM; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Aviation based in Rocky Hill, CT. The role begins for recent graduates or Spring 2027 graduates and involves planning, design, engineering, and construction for airport projects, including airfield safety and expansion programs.

Responsibilities include design, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and coordination with multiple disciplines. US citizenship and a Civil Engineering degree are required; relocation not offered for this

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
• Valid US driver's license to visit project sites and offices.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is preferred.
• Experience in construction administration and inspection is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in both an office and field environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts civil engineering design for airport projects.
• Prepares construction plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for airport development projects.
• Prepares design reports, schedules, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with other engineering disciplines, sub-consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Performs construction administration and construction inspection.
• Works within agreed-upon budget and schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Aviation to be based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

This position is open to recent and Spring 2027 graduates and will begin as soon as available in our Transportation Aviation Business Line.

The position involves planning, design, engineering, and construction for airport projects dealing with airfield safety, standards, improvement, and expansion programs. Design work includes airfield planning, layout, and site design, earthwork analyses and design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design, pavement design and maintenance, construction safety and phasing, aircraft layouts and modeling, storm water management design, erosion and sediment control design, utility coordination and design, environmental permitting, and preparation of construction plans, specifications, schedules, design reports, and cost estimates. Construction work includes construction administration and management including shop drawing review, responding to contractor questions, and construction inspection. The Aviation Engineering Group interacts with and is supported by many other in-house disciplines including Planners, Architects, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical and Special Systems Engineers in typical projects supporting our airport clients.

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

• Conducts civil engineering design for airport projects.
• Completes designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and final working drawings for preparation of construction plans related to airport development projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, terminals, and other airport facilities.
• Prepares construction specifications for airport development projects per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10 and State requirements.
• Prepares design reports, schedules, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Collects and analyzes data to support design and construction phases of projects.
• Uses various computer software for design development and prepares plans in Civil 3D.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other airport/civil engineering, architectural, and engineering disciplines, sub-consultants, Utility companies, permitting agencies, contractors, government and regulatory agencies, and clients.
• Performs construction administration and construction inspection.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
• Valid US 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:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Software.
• Experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D design software.
• Experience in performing construction administration and inspection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in both an office and field (construction) environment.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.