Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer jobs in United States
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AECOM · 2 months ago

Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join their roadway design team in Columbia, SC, where the candidate will assist in the design and preparation of roadway construction plans and gain hands-on experience in transportation projects.

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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 SCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan preparation procedures
Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (or Civil 3D, as applicable)
Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage, and pavement design
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 SCDOT QA/QC procedures

Qualification

Civil EngineeringRoadway DesignSCDOT Design StandardsEIT CertificationMicroStationOpenRoads DesignerAutoCAD Civil 3DMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting
EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)

Preferred

Internship or prior experience on SCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects
Familiarity with SCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings
Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D 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 SCDOT plan preparation standards
Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

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

Company

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.2B
Key Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO

Leadership Team

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W. Troy Rudd
CEO
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Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
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