AECOM is hiring: Entry Level Engineer - Water - Networking Event with AECOM – Ph

Overview

Entry Level Engineer - Water - Networking Event with AECOM – Philadelphia, PA. This position supports water, water resources, and wastewater treatment and distribution projects within AECOM’s Water Business Line. The event details: exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Philadelphia on October 9-10, 2025, with interviews on Friday at the Philadelphia office. The role is for Spring/Summer 2026 start and includes opportunities to connect with AECOM staff across various projects and career paths.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Exercise judgment in developing details of work, including preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
• Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles/sections within Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD MEP, and Revit.
• Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Water and/or wastewater treatment evaluation and design.
• Pump station evaluation and design.
• Water distribution system hydraulic modeling, analysis, and design.
• Sewer collection system evaluation and design.
• Stormwater modeling, analysis, and design.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally travel to sites in the northeastern US and offices throughout the Northeast.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and, as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position (examples include CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
• GIS and CAD skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to understand the big picture/goals of a project; able to multi-task and work productively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to take directions and guide others.
• Flexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities/work schedules; able to work independently; self-learner.
• Ability to learn new concepts and apply them to project work.

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.

Compensation

Offered compensation will be based on location and qualifications. The expected range is USD 75,000 - USD 85,000 per year.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader delivering comprehensive benefits and solutions across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We are committed to delivering a better world and solving our clients’ complex challenges from advisory through construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with a strong focus on growth, development, and inclusion.