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

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Roadway Design team in the Raleigh and Charlotte, NC offices. This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience with roadway design, plan production, and exposure to all phases of transportation projects — from concept through construction.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2027.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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 NCDOT QA/QC procedures.