Civil/Environmental Engineer
AECOM
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- ExcelMicrosoft OfficeOnboarding
- Nice to have
- AutoCADCivil 3D
- Work
- On-site in Waterloo
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD72%Microsoft Office33%Excel23%Onboarding3%of 96 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 their Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in Waterloo, Iowa. This role is for a recent graduate or early career engineer to contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- US Citizenship is required.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Preferred 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.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D through coursework, internships, or academic projects.
- Familiarity with GIS, hydraulic modeling software (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM, Bentley OpenFlows), or similar engineering software.
- 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.
- Selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.