Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our roadway design team out of Columbia, SC which supports transportation infrastructure projects across South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn roadway and highway design principles, gain familiarity with SCDOT design standards, and work alongside senior engineers to produce roadway plans and deliverables for state and local projects.This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience with roadway design, plan production, and exposure to all phases of transportation projects — from concept through construction.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with the design and preparation of roadway construction plans including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries.Support senior engineers in developing right-of-way (ROW) plans, maintenance of traffic (MOT) layouts, and cost estimates.Learn and apply SCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan preparation procedures.Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (or Civil 3D, as applicable).Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage, and pavement design.Support the coordination of utilities, SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and other design disciplines.Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with senior engineers and project stakeholders.Maintain organized project files and documentation following company and SCDOT QA/QC procedures.Working Conditions & EnvironmentOffice-based position with occasional field visits or site observations.Standard 40-hour work week.Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams including drainage, traffic, and structures.Career DevelopmentThis role provides mentoring and growth opportunities under experienced roadway engineers. Entry-level engineers will gain exposure to SCDOT project development processes and be encouraged to pursue professional licensure (PE).