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

About the Role

• 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 coordination of utilities, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), 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.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸roadway design
• ▸plan drafting
• ▸microstation
• ▸openroads
• ▸geometry calc
• ▸utility coordination

What You Bring

We are seeking an entry‑level Civil Engineer to join our Roadway Design team in the Raleigh and Charlotte, NC offices, beginning in Summer 2026. The role provides hands‑on experience with roadway design, plan production, and exposure to all phases of transportation projects from concept through construction. • Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline. • Preferred: Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting. • Preferred: EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire). • Preferred: Internship or prior experience on NCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects. • Preferred: Familiarity with NCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings. • Preferred: Experience with MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer in an academic or professional setting. • Preferred: Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and/or traffic engineering. • Preferred: 1+ years of related roadway or transportation design experience (internship or co‑op experience preferred). • Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). • Preferred: Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills. • Preferred: Interest in learning MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and NCDOT plan preparation standards.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸eit
• ▸microstation
• ▸openroads
• ▸cad
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

Relocation and sponsorship are not available for this position. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, wellness resources, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status. Working at AECOM means joining a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions while tackling groundbreaking projects locally and worldwide. Cutting‑edge technology, a network of experts, and award‑winning training and development programs give you the resources to make a real impact and advance your technical and leadership skills. The inclusive workplace culture encourages respect, collaboration, and community, offering freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to helping you achieve your potential, with confidential handling of your information per EEO guidelines. The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina (Hybrid work model) under the Transportation business line, with a yearly compensation range of $65,000‑$80,000.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time

Interview Process

-wednesday evening networking mixer (6-8 pm) to learn about aecom projects and meet staff. -thursday on‑site interviews at the raleigh office.