Civil Engineer III - Transportation Design

AECOM; Raleigh (NC); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Résumé du poste

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer III - Transportation Design in the Charlotte area to support NC and regional transportation projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop design solutions that improve mobility, safety, and connectivity for public and private clients.

This role offers leadership opportunities, mentoring of junior engineers, and exposure to OpenRoads Designer and related software, with a hybrid work model and potential relocation sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 4 years of transportation engineering experience, focus on roadway/highway design.
• Experience with engineering plans, specs, calculations, and docs.

Responsabilités

• Prepare roadway, highway, and transportation design plans from concept to final design.
• Lead design tasks and coordinate with project managers and teams.
• Develop alignments, sections, grading plans, drainage, and traffic concepts.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports, calculations, specs, cost estimates, and docs.
• Use OpenRoads Designer and related software to create design models and deliverables.
• Support project delivery with scope, scheduling, budgeting, and quality management.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and coordinate with clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Participate in design reviews, QC processes, and compliance with standards.
• Contribute to proposals and technical approaches.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Outils

OpenRoads Designer

Description du poste

• Full-time
• State/Province: North Carolina
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Charlotte, NC - 6000 Fairview R
• Compensation: USD 95,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

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

The Civil Engineer III - Transportation Design will support the planning, design, and delivery of North Carolina and regional transportation infrastructure and roadway corridor improvement projects. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this individual will contribute technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, developing design solutions that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity for public and private sector clients. This role offers opportunities to lead design tasks, guide the development of less experienced engineers, and expand project delivery responsibilities while working on increasingly complex transportation projects.

This position is ideal for a transportation professional seeking to build upon a strong technical foundation while taking on greater leadership and project responsibilities. The role provides opportunities to lead key design efforts, develop project management skills, support client engagements, and help shape transportation solutions that positively impact communities and infrastructure networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate roadway, highway, and transportation design plans from concept development through final design.
• Lead assigned design tasks and work packages, coordinating activities with project managers, technical leads, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop roadway horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, grading plans, drainage considerations, maintenance of traffic concepts, and geometric design elements.
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Utilize OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software to develop design models, plans, and project deliverables.
• Support project delivery efforts by assisting with scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and quality management activities.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to early-career engineers and engineering staff to support their professional growth and development.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and internal stakeholders to facilitate successful project execution.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control processes to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to proposal development, technical approach preparation, and other business development activities as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4 years of experience in transportation engineering with an emphasis on roadway and highway design or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation for transportation projects.
• Experiencewith OpenRoads Designer and related transportation design software.

Preferred:

• 6years of transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience with state DOT, county, municipal, or toll agency transportation projects.
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design criteria, traffic considerations, and transportation design standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experienced communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring the work of junior engineering staff.
• Familiarity with project delivery processes, quality control procedures, and construction documentation.

Additional Information

• Relocation is an option for this position .
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.

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 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.