Roadway, Traffic and Drainage Designers and Engineers

AECOM; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Virginia is seeking Roadway, Traffic and Drainage Designers and Engineers at all levels to contribute to large design/build and alternative delivery projects from our Virginia offices. You will work on highway design, drainage, signing/pavement marking, traffic control, and related CAD tasks within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Join a global transportation practice delivering megaprojects with a hybrid work model, mentorship, and clear paths for career progression as project

Qualifications

• BS Degree or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• BS in Engineering + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• BS in Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• BS in Engineering + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• Preference for EIT Certification or PE License

Skills

Signage and pavement marking design

Roadway design principles

Traffic design concepts

Coordination with design teams

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent

EIT Certification or PE License (preferred)

Tools

Bentley Microstation

Open Roads

Job description

• Experience in signing/pavement marking design

Company Description

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

As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOM’s Transportation business line partners with our clients to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably.

We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.

Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public‑private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long‑lasting benefits to society.

Big projects. Stable future. Accelerate your career with AECOM! Join us!

Summary

We are enthusiastically searching for all levels of Roadway, Traffic and Drainage Designers and Engineers to join our growing team throughout Maryland and Virginia. Selected candidates can expect to work on alternative delivery projects, including mega‑projects.

Key roles include:

• Junior level, mid-level and senior level Roadway, Traffic and Drainage Engineers


• Roadway, Traffic and Drainage CAD Designers

Desired skillsets for Roadway include:

• Design/Build or Alternative Delivery project experience


• Experience or interest in complex interstate highway design


• Experience with Bentley Microstation and Open Roads


• Experience or interest in developing design packages for highway improvement projects.


• Experience in Roadway Design calculations including Superelevation, Stopping Sight Distance (SSD), Decision Sight Distance (DSD), Acceleration and Deceleration lanes.


• Experience in all aspects of MOT design, including, but not limited to: Cross Sections, Typical Cross Sections, Traffic Control Plans, Profiles, Temporary Signing and Pavement Markings, Detour Routes


• Experience using the 2018 AASHTO Green Book.

Desired skillsets for Traffic include:

• Experience in large Design/Build or Alternative Delivery projects, specifically highway transportation projects


• Experience with Bentley Microstation and Open Roads


• Experience in signing/pavement marking design


• Experience with traffic signal design


• Experience in Interstate design, and complex interchanges preferred.

Desired skillsets for Drainage include:

• Experience in large Design/Build or Alternative Delivery projects


• Experience with Bentley Microstation and Open Roads


• Technical expertise in highway drainage design including, but not limited to: Storm Drain Design, Cross Culvert Analysis and Design, Hydrology, Ditch Design, Bridge Deck Drainage, Temporary Drainage, Stormwater Quantity Control

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Roadway, Traffic and Drainage CAD Designers:

• BS Degree or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Junior Level Roadway, Traffic and Drainage Engineers:

• BS in Engineering + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Mid-Level Engineers:

• BS in Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Senior Level Engineers / Task Leads:

• BS in Engineering + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification or PE License

Additional Information

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


• Relocation assistance may be available for this role.


• These positions are expected to be hybrid (remote/in-office) and based out of a local 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 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: REF59588I

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid