Entry-Level Civil/Environmental Engineer – Water/Wastewater Design

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

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.