Civil Engineer - Highway

AECOM; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Civil Highway Engineer, where you’ll contribute to impactful transportation projects. This role involves designing roadway systems, coordinating with various disciplines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will work within a dynamic team environment, providing technical guidance and support while engaging in business development efforts. The company offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in your work environment. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a difference in infrastructure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent education.
• Familiarity with highway drainage and stormwater management.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway geometry, traffic control, and drainage systems.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

SignCAD

GuideSign

AutoTURN

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. 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 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 seeking a well-rounded CIVIL HIGHWAY Engineer to be based in the Newark, DE or Millsboro, DE offices. As part of AECOM's flexible work policy there can be the ability to work out of other AECOM offices in Philadelphia, PA and Conshohocken, PA at their convenience.

In this role, you will provide technical support to teams working on small to medium scale transportation projects in Delaware while also working with other disciplines such as water resources and structures. A CIVIL HIGHWAY ENGINEER will typically delegate tasks to less experienced engineers while providing technical guidance and support to those individuals. Current notable projects include Airport Road Extension in Rehoboth Beach, DE; SR1 and Cave Neck Road Grade Separated Interchange in Milton, DE; and SR8 and Chestnut Grove-Nault Road Intersection Improvements in Dover, DE.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Design of roadway geometry, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings
2. Design of drainage and basic erosion control measures
3. Utility coordination support
4. Determination of applicable specifications
5. Calculation of cost estimates and quantities
6. Computer Aided Design production and modeling
7. Interdisciplinary coordination
8. AECOM project manager support
9. Sub-consultant and client interaction
10. Perform site visits and field investigations to gather necessary data for project design and implementation
11. Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations
12. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations throughout the project lifecycle
13. Participate in project meetings and client presentations to discuss project details, address concerns, and propose solutions
14. Contribute to business development efforts by assisting in proposal preparation and client relationship management

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus 2 years of related experience in a Civil Engineering role, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with OpenRoads, SignCAD or GuideSign, and AutoTURN software programs
2. Design experience with highway drainage, stormwater management and erosion & sediment controls
3. Ability and willingness to operate within a hybrid work environment with hybrid teams
4. Valid Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices
5. Demonstrated experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
6. Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software (MS Office)
7. Design experience working on projects for DelDOT
8. Professional Engineer License (PE) in any state, or ability to obtain a PE within 1 year of hire

Additional Information

1. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
2. Relocation is not available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $70,000.00 - $110,000.00.

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: J10121870

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc