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AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Civil/Structural Engineer to be based in Virginia Beach, VA.

As an Entry Level Engineer, you will work, as part of project teams, to develop a range of engineering scheme solutions from initial concept through to detailed design for implementation and support roles on construction supervision contracts. This is a diverse role that will involve your contribution and insight to the support the effective delivery of a current portfolio of projects and bids for new work as part of an existing team of engineers.

The Virginia Beach office has an established track record of successfully delivering maritime services to port owners/operators, contractors and transportation agencies, government agencies. Our maritime experience includes port planning, port economics and due diligence, engineering and design, construction supervision for local and global clients.

This position is expected to begin January 2025.

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

• Undertaking design and planning activities on maritime projects - container terminals, mining/bulk, oil/gas, marinas, ports and harbors, coastal defense and development schemes.
• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
• Assisting with project & technical management.
• Occasional short to medium term site visits may also become necessary depending on project requirements.
• Maritime design and planning, including maritime codes/standards such as USACE, PIANC, and OCIMF.
• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable interest in developing a career in Ports & Marine Engineering.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.