Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Hiring Event with AECOM - New York City

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in New York, New York October 15-16. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. 

The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Friday, interviews will take place at our New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to be based in New York, NY.

This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2027.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development megaproject, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy, and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

About DCS/Transportation at AECOM

As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient, and cost-effective transportation. AECOM’s Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all of our communities into the future — safely and reliably.

We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.

Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.

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 resiliency, and development schemes.
• Undertaking design and planning activities on vertical building structural projects – aviation facilities, transit stations, freight rail facilities, and ancillary buildings related to roadway projects.
• Preparing structural design utilizing hand calculations, Excel workbooks, and advanced structural analysis software to determine applied loading, demand requirements, and appropriate foundation and member specifications.
• Preparing structural technical sketches, drawings, specifications and reports under the supervision of senior staff.
• Exercising judgment in developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.  
• Coordinating with other in-house engineering disciplines as needed.
• Performing condition assessments and site visits as needed. Occasional short to medium term site visits may also become necessary depending on project requirements.