Civil Engineer RoadwayHighway Designer

About the Role

Join AECOMs 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. Youll 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

• Bachelors 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 drivers 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)
• Bachelors 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.

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 2025. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time