Entry Level Civil Engineer I - Water Resources - Military veterans preferred

United States of America - Utah, Salt Lake City

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to expand our Water Resources practice in the Salt Lake City Area.

AECOM is one of the nation's leading water resources firms with opportunities to work with a wide variety of clients on water resources planning, engineering, and design projects. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate a positive can-do attitude, is customer focused, a critical thinker and problem solver and ready to apply their knowledge and skill sets in order to establish a rewarding, long-term career utilizing principles and methods for water resources engineering projects.

AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program is designed to support your assimilation into the organization and assist with creating a foundation of knowledge for a successful career at AECOM. You will gain experience in your discipline through learning on the job and participate in development opportunities during the program, including access to AECOM's social media resources, group mentoring, and professional networking. The program also has learning activities that will be available to you, including webinars and on-line programs.

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 work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assignments requiring 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 limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives

• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids

• Work with a team of Project managers, Water Resources Engineers and GIS specialists in support of FEMA floodplain modeling and mapping studies, transportation drainage design, and other several water resources projects

• Performs Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling and analyses to comply with FEMA guidelines and specifications

• Perform one dimensional and two-dimensional floodplain modeling using software applications like HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and SRH2D

• Efficiently work with ArcGIS software in support of floodplain modeling and mapping

• Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, research, planning and technical engineering reports

• Assist project managers and senior engineers in several water resources projects like transportation drainage design, and storm water planning and design

• Assist in field investigations in collecting data to perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other related field

Preferred Qualifications

This position does not include relocation or sponsorship for United States work authorization.

• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Civil

Business Line Water

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 231633BR

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.