Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Company Description

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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 over 50,000 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.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking Senior Roadway Design Engineers to join a dynamic and highly technical team of planners, engineers, and technicians in the Nashville area office. As a Senior Roadway Design Engineer, you will lead highway and roadway design projects for a variety of clients in public and private industries. You will also have the opportunity to be part of cutting-edge design projects that utilize the latest technologies for improving all modes of transportation. This is a Hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work remotely 2 days a week.

• Provide technical oversight/support

• Plan and manage tasks and team members

• Coordinate with other disciplines

• Interact and coordinate regularly with clients and sub consultants in the various assignments

• Design roadway geometrics

• Develop intersection designs

• Create conceptual development plans

• Prepare Maintenance of Traffic plans

• Develop Right-of-way and Construction plans

• Perform drainage design

• Design erosion and sedimentation control measures

• Conduct quality control reviews of design deliverables

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians

• Participate in project meetings and presentations

• Contribute to proposal development and cost estimations

• Stay current with industry standards and best practices

• Manage client relationships and support business development efforts

• Other related design tasks as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Civil Engineer or related field with 6 years of related experience or equivalent experience and/or education

• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer License

• Project Management experience – personnel, budget, and client management

• 10+ years of roadway design experience

• Projects with TDOT, TN municipalities, or other state DOTs

• ​Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment

• MicroStation/GeoPak and/or OpenRoads or similar design applications

• Successful candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good time management skills, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $115000 to $150000.

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, 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 2024. 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. 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: J10141800

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 150000 - yearly