Civil Engineer Highway Design

AECOM; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Highway Engineer to lead teams on significant transportation projects in the Greater Philadelphia Area. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and collaboration with diverse teams to ensure projects meet client expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly with highway projects, and will be adept at mentoring junior engineers. This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that enhance infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Join a firm that values innovation and provides extensive benefits to support your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in highway transportation projects in the US.
• EIT Certification and a valid US Driver’s License are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design criteria and pavement designs for transportation projects.
• Coordinate utility conflicts and prepare construction specifications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

SignCAD

AutoTURN

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a CIVIL HIGHWAY ENGINEER to be based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. AECOM has offices in Philadelphia and Conshohocken, PA as well as Newark, DE.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership to teams working on medium to large scale transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area.

Current notable projects include:

• I-95 RECONSTRUCTION (Philadelphia, PA) – Urban interstate reconstruction including interchange ramp and local roadway re-alignments, traffic control, and utility coordination in final design to mitigate level of service and improve existing conditions
• STATE RD RECONSTRUCTION (Bucks County, PA) – Suburban arterial reconstruction including right-of-way plan development, roadway geometry, pavement design, traffic control, and utility coordination in preliminary engineering to mitigate existing roadway flooding
• SR1 RECONSTRUCTION (Chester County, PA) – Freeway reconstruction including profile adjustments, interchange reconstruction, interchange ramp realignments, multiple roundabout designs, trail designs, and side road alignment adjustments.
• US-22 RECONSTRUCTION (Allentown, PA) – Urban interstate widening from 4 to 6 lanes. Project Includes bridge replacement, interchange reconfiguration, stream relocation, sound barriers, safety improvements, traffic control, and utility coordination.
• I-81 RECONSTRUCTION (Avoca, Moosic, and Scranton, PA) - Urban Interstate reconstruction including mainline widening, 2 interchanges being fully reconstructed including ramp realignments, intersection improvements, right-of-way coordination, and structure coordination for 15 bridges along mainline and ramps.

The ideal CIVIL HIGHWAY ENGINEER candidate will be experienced in delegating tasks to less experienced engineers and be comfortable providing technical guidance and support to those individuals. The ideal candidate will also be a professional engineer licensed in Pennsylvania who has prior experience with PennDOT publications, manuals, and processes.

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

• Develop design criteria, horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation, barrier/guiderail design, and spot elevation details
• Develop rigid and flexible pavement designs
• Prepare signing and pavement marking plans and details
• Prepare construction phasing plans and develop maintenance of traffic based on interdisciplinary coordination and constructability reviews
• Identify utility conflicts and coordinate resolutions based on interdisciplinary constructability reviews, client feedback, and utility needs
• Develop construction specifications, quantities, and cost estimates
• Implement 3D CADD modeling techniques
• Develop technical reports, tables, and graphics per client and/or internal AECOM standards
• Adhere to and promote AECOM quality procedures
• Complete interdisciplinary technical reviews
• Contribute to internal project-related staffing decisions to facilitate meeting client schedule, scope, and budget
• Prepare presentations that explain technical findings, recommendations, and limitations
• Work collaboratively as part of a larger design team to proactively meet the client’s scope, budget, and schedule through ethical and responsible decision making.
• Provide support to AECOM project managers and department managers

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, with highway transportation projects located in the United States
• EIT Certification
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with OpenRoads, SignCAD or GuideSign, and AutoTURN software programs
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License (PE) within 1-2 years
• Design experience working on projects for PennDOT and/or the PA Turnpike Commission
• Ability and willingness to operate within a hybrid work environment with hybrid teams
• Ability to utilize spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software
• Ability and willingness to offer mentorship to various levels of staff

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

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.