Entry-Level Civil Engineer: Roadway Design — Hybrid

AECOM; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Roadway Design team in Raleigh, NC, with a Summer 2027 start. This hands-on role offers exposure to plan production, roadway geometry, and coordination with senior engineers on transportation projects.

Based in a hybrid environment, you will develop construction plans, learn NCDOT standards, and grow core civil design skills using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer. EIT eligibility within 12 months is encouraged.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting.
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
• 1+ years of related roadway or transportation design experience (internship or co-op experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and preparation of roadway construction plans including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries.
• Support senior engineers in developing right-of-way (ROW) plans, maintenance of traffic (MOT) layouts, and cost estimates.
• Learn and apply NCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan preparation procedures.
• Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry.
• Support the coordination of utilities, SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and other design disciplines.
• Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with senior engineers and project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation following company and NCDOT QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

BS degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

EIT certification within 12 months

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

CAD drafting

Job description

AECOM seeks an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Roadway Design team in Raleigh, NC, with a Summer 2027 start. This hands-on role offers exposure to plan production, roadway geometry, and coordination with senior engineers on transportation projects.

Based in a hybrid environment, you will develop construction plans, learn NCDOT standards, and grow core civil design skills using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer. EIT eligibility within 12 months is encouraged.