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• Roadway/Highway Designer Pittsburgh, PA

Reqid:

J10158141

Career Area:

Engineering

Business Line:

Transportation

Business Group:

DCS Job Description About the Role Join AECOM's Transportation team as a Civil Highway Engineering Designer supporting projects across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both large, regional design-build interstate projects throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast US, as well as impactful local projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging advanced design tools, and help deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that shape the future of transportation. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform detailed and routine engineering assignments, including calculations, technical analyses, and design tasks for highway and roadway projects. Gather and correlate engineering data using established procedures; identify discrepancies and propose solutions using modifications of standard methods. Develop design criteria, horizontal/vertical alignments, superelevation, barrier/guiderail design, spot elevation details, and pavement designs. Oversee the development of signing, pavement marking plans, construction phasing, and maintenance of traffic plans. Coordinate with other disciplines, identify utility conflicts, and resolve issues through interdisciplinary reviews and client feedback. Prepare construction specifications, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and 3D models using Bentley OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Adhere to and promote AECOM quality procedures; complete technical reviews and contribute to project staffing decisions. Mentor and provide guidance to entry-level engineers; contribute to proposals and presentations for new work. Work independently with minimal supervision, exercising judgment and proactively seeking process improvements.

Regional Project Highlights Pennsylvania:

I-95 Reconstruction (Philadelphia), US-22 Widening (Allentown), I-81 Reconstruction (Scranton), I-80 and I-70

Rural Interstate Upgrades, Delaware:

Suburban arterial and interchange realignments, bridge replacements and intersection improvements from our Newark DE office.

West Virginia:

Opportunity to support projects from our Morgantown office and collaborate on major interstate and local roadway improvements including our Safe Streets for All program in Bluefield.

Regional Impact:

Support large-scale, alternative delivery and design-build projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, including multi-state interstate corridors teaming with other AECOM offices in the US. Why AECOM? Work on groundbreaking projects with a stable, future-focused organization Access to award-winning training, development, and mentorship programs Flexible work options and hybrid office arrangements Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more A welcoming, collaborative environment that champions your growth and career ambitions Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 4 years of related experience in highway/transportation design or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months) Valid US driver's license (for site visits and client meetings) Demonstrated experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design applications Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state (or ability to obtain within 1 year) Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Experience with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, or similar DOT projects Design/build or alternative delivery project experience Strong communication, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement skills Additional Information Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not available for this position Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. All new hires are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $90000 to $140000. About

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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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public

• and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle
• from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects
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• that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.

With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID:

J10158141

Business Line:

Transportation Business Group:

DCS Strategic Business Unit:

East Career Area:

Engineering Work Location Model:

Hybrid Compensation:

USD 90000

• USD 140000
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Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 52,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Apply Now

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