Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Roadway Designer - Networking Event with AECOM – Raleigh

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

Job summary

AECOM in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Roadway Design team for hands-on experience from concept through construction. The Summer 2027 start offers exposure to plan production and transportation projects.

You will work with senior engineers on roadway design, learning NC DOT standards and using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer. This role is ideal for recent graduates seeking practical, real-world infrastructure experience.

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).

Responsibilities

• Assist roadway plan design including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries.
• Support senior engineers in ROW plans, MOT layouts, and cost estimates.
• Learn and apply NC DOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan procedures.
• Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry.
• Coordinate utilities, SUE, and other design disciplines.
• Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with senior engineers.
• Maintain organized project files following QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Civil design principles

CAD drafting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline

EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Excel

Job description

Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Roadway Designer - Networking Event with AECOM – Raleigh

• Full-time
• State/Province: North Carolina
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Raleigh, NC - 5438 Wade Park Bo
• Compensation: USD 65,000 - USD 80,000 - yearly

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AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Roadway Design team in the Raleigh and Charlotte, NC offices. This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands‑on experience with roadway design, plan production, and exposure to all phases of transportation projects — from concept through construction.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2027.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• • 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or prior experience on NCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects.
• Familiarity with NCDOT Design Manual , Plan Preparation Guide , and Standard Drawings
• Experience with MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer in an academic or professional setting.
• Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and/or traffic engineering
• 1+ years of related roadway or transportation design experience (internship or co-op experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Interest in learning MicroStation , OpenRoads Designer , and NCDOT plan preparation standards
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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