Roadway Design Engineer

AECOM; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AECOM’s Transportation team in Atlanta as a Roadway Design Engineer to support roadway design through analysis, modeling, and plan production. You will work closely with lead engineers and project managers on a broad set of transportation projects in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and relevant roadway project experience, with Georgia PE license preferred or obtainable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 2 years of related roadway project management experience or equivalent.
• Georgia PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months; five years of roadway design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce roadway design calculations, models, plan sheets, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Perform self-checks and resolve comments to ensure deliverable accuracy.
• Support Lead Engineers with technical analyses and design development.
• Apply GDOT standards and requirements to tasks.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Track task assignments, schedule, and effort.
• Identify and communicate technical issues or risks proactively.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Roadway Design

GDOT standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Georgia PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Atlanta, GA - 1360 Peachtree St
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 100,000 - 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

Join AECOM’s Transportation team in Atlanta and contribute to the delivery of roadway projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity across Georgia. As a Roadway Design Engineer, you will support the development of roadway designs through engineering analysis, modeling, and plan production, while working closely with lead engineers and project managers on a wide range of transportation projects. This position offers a hybrid work option.

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

• Produce roadway design calculations, models, plan sheets, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Perform self-checks and resolve comments to ensure accuracy and consistency of deliverables.
• Support Lead Engineers with technical analyses and design development.
• Apply GDOT standards and requirements to assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Track individual task assignments, schedule, and level of effort.
• Proactively identify and communicate technical issues or risks.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline and 2 years of related roadway project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred:

• Georgia PE License or ability to receive within 12 months.
• Fiveyears of experience designing roadway projects.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not an option for this position

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&DD, 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.