AECOM
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Civil/Environmental Engineer

Pay
$60,132 – $82,682 per year
Location
Columbus, OH
Listed
19 days ago

About the role

AECOM is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our growing Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in Columbus, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career engineer to begin building a rewarding career while supporting the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams while developing technical skills in engineering design, hydraulic analysis, utility infrastructure, and project delivery. This position provides excellent opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and career growth within one of the world's leading infrastructure consulting firms.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 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 multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and environmental engineers. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

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 Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. 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.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available 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.

What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.

Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

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From AECOM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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