Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Hiring Event with AECOM - Raleigh

AECOM · Raleigh, NC, United States

  • New grad
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-11
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job Description
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 is seeking an Entry-Level Bridge Engineer to join our AECOM Transportation Department in either our Raleigh , NC, Greenville, SC or Nashville, TN office. AECOM is searching for candidates that can be creative and impactful on a wide range of transportation projects. Entry-level technical new hires are eligible to participate in AECOM's Graduate Development Program (GDP), a program designed to support assimilation into the organization, help with technical development planning toward licensure (or other early technical milestones), and with creating a foundation of knowledge necessary for future career success.
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to also work on projects nationally and internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer, you will work with multi-discipline project teams in developing a range of engineering solutions from initial concepts to detailed design development and through construction. This is a diverse role that will involve your contributions and insight into the effective delivery of the department’s current and future portfolio of projects.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design of new bridges

• Design for bridge rehabilitation projects

• Development of bridge maintenance and repair plans

• Performing load ratings for bridges

• Design of transit structures

• Bridge inspection and evaluation

• Preparation of construction plans and specifications

• Preparation of cost estimates and schedules

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Registration as an E.I.T.

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills

• Flexibility to work on a variety of projects, including highways and bridges

• Flexibility to occasionally travel (nights) and short-notice work assignments depending on bridge inspection needs.

• Must be detail oriented and demonstrate good problem solving ability.

• Good interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.

• Masters Degree preferred.

• Previous experience with Internships.

• Software Experience: AutoCad, Microstation, MS Office and Structural Analysis Software experience.

Additional Information
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
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