Senior Roadway Design Engineer
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AECOM
Raleigh, NC (In Person)
$160,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- Company Description
- Work with Us. Change the World.
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
- Job Description
- We are seeking a
- Senior Roadway Design Engineer
- to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support
- North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
- and
- municipal roadway design projects
- , with a strong emphasis on
- design production, technical quality control, client engagement, and mentorship of junior staff
- . The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead on roadway projects, producing and reviewing design deliverables while ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and project-specific requirements. This role is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who enjoys hands-on design, attention to detail, and developing younger engineers.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- + Produce roadway design plans from preliminary engineering through final construction documents for NCDOT and municipal projects + Prepare and review roadway alignments, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and geometric layouts in accordance with NCDOT manuals and policies + Develop and check design calculations related to roadway geometry, earthwork, drainage, pavement, and roadside features + Prepare maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing and pavement marking, erosion & sediment control, and right-of-way plan elements + Perform and document •quality control (QC) reviews•to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with internal and agency standards + Coordinate with internal discipline teams (traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities, survey) to support integrated design solutions + Meet with client representatives to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction + Utilize CAD/design software such as •MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D•+ Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers; review work and support professional development + Participate in design meetings, agency reviews, and internal technical discussions + Support proposal development and scope definition as needed •Qualifications•
Minimum Requirements:
- + Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months +
- 8 years
- of roadway design experience, including exposure to DOT or municipal projects + Working knowledge of
- NCDOT roadway design standards
- , manuals, and plan development processes + Experience with roadway design software (MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK or Civil 3D) + Valid US Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review + Due to the nature of the projects a US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- + •10 years•of roadway and highway design experience + Experience producing PS&E packages for NCDOT or North Carolina municipalities + Familiarity with ProjectWise, Bluebeam, or similar document management tools + Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical writing abilities •Additional Information•Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position Relocation is not available for this position Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
- About AECOM
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
- 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
- both in your local community and on a global scale
- that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
ReqID:
J10150843
Business Line:
- Transportation
Business Group:
- DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
- East
Career Area:
- Engineering
Work Location Model:
- Hybrid
Compensation:
USD 130000
- USD 190000
- yearly
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