Civil/Environmental Engineer
AECOM
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- AutoCADCivil 3DExcelMicrosoft OfficeOnboarding
- Work
- On-site in Waterloo
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD72%Civil 3D55%Microsoft Office33%Excel22%of 95 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our growing Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team for our Waterloo, Iowa office. This position is expected to begin in January 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and design of municipal water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and conveyance infrastructure.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Develop engineering drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
- Assist with hydraulic calculations and system evaluations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Support the preparation of technical memorandums, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
- Participate in field investigations, site visits, construction observations, and condition assessments as required.
- Assist with project documentation, data collection, and engineering analyses.
- Coordinate with other disciplines, sub-consultants, and contractors.
- Support permitting activities and ensure engineering work complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Learn and apply AECOM engineering standards, quality procedures, and safety practices while contributing to successful project delivery.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BA/BS Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline + demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- US Citizenship is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Qualifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
- Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or related engineering experience.
- Coursework or project experience involving water resources, hydraulics, environmental engineering, or municipal infrastructure.
- Exposure to GIS, hydraulic modeling software (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM, Bentley OpenFlows), or similar engineering software through coursework or internships is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong desire to develop professionally while working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
- Experience with Iowa SUDAS.
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
- Compensation: USD $54,200 - USD $74,500 yearly.