Entry-Level Civil Engineer, Aviation
AECOM
About the Role
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Aviation to be based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. This position is open to recent and Spring 2027 graduates. The role involves planning, design, engineering, and construction for airport projects focusing on airfield safety, standards, improvement, and expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts civil engineering design for airport projects.
- Completes designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and final working drawings for construction plans related to airport development projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, terminals, and other airport facilities.
- Prepares construction specifications for airport development projects per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10 and State requirements.
- Prepares design reports, schedules, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
- Collects and analyzes data to support design and construction phases of projects.
- Uses various computer software for design development and prepares plans in Civil 3D.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other airport/civil engineering, architectural, and engineering disciplines, sub-consultants, utility companies, permitting agencies, contractors, government and regulatory agencies, and clients.
- Performs construction administration and construction inspection.
- Performs work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software.
- Experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D design software.
- Experience in performing construction administration and inspection.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in both an office and field (construction) environment.
Note: Relocation assistance and sponsorship for US employment authorization are not available for this position.