Senior Roadway Design Engineer

AECOM; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. The role focuses on design production, QC, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff on NCDOT and municipal projects.

The candidate should lead as a technical design lead, ensuring compliance with AASHTO and NCDOT standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality roadway solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required; 8+ years roadway design experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in NC or be eligible for reciprocity within 6 months.
• Experience with NCDOT standards, manuals, and plan development processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce roadway design plans from preliminary engineering through final construction documents for NCDOT and municipal projects.
• Prepare and review road alignments, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and geometric layouts per NCDOT policies.
• Develop and check design calculations related to roadway geometry, earthwork, drainage, pavement, and roadside features.
• Prepare MOT, signing and pavement marking, erosion & sediment control, and right-of-way plan elements.
• Perform QC reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support integrated design solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Quality control

Client engagement

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC or reciprocity

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

GEOPAK

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Raleigh, NC - 5438 Wade Park Bo
• Compensation: USD 130000 - USD 190000 - yearly

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and municipal roadway design projects, with a strong emphasis on design production, technical quality control, client engagement, and mentorship of junior staff.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead on roadway projects, producing and reviewing design deliverables while ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and project-specific requirements. This role is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who enjoys hands-on design, attention to detail, and developing younger engineers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce roadway design plans from preliminary engineering through final construction documents for NCDOT and municipal projects
• Prepare and review roadway alignments, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and geometric layouts in accordance with NCDOT manuals and policies
• Develop and check design calculations related to roadway geometry, earthwork, drainage, pavement, and roadside features
• Prepare maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing and pavement marking, erosion & sediment control, and right-of-way plan elements
• Perform and document quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with internal and agency standards
• Coordinate with internal discipline teams (traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities, survey) to support integrated design solutions
• Meet with client representatives to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction
• Utilize CAD/design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers; review work and support professional development
• Participate in design meetings, agency reviews, and internal technical discussions
• Support proposal development and scope definition as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field plus 8years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• 8 years of roadway design experience, including exposure to DOT or municipal projects
• Working knowledge of NCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan development processes
• Experiencewith roadway design software (MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK or Civil 3D)
• 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
• Due to the nature of the projects a US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 10years of roadway and highway design experience
• Experience producing PS&E packages for NCDOT or North Carolina municipalities
• Familiarity with ProjectWise, Bluebeam, or similar document management tools
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical writing abilities

Additional Information

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

Relocation is not available for this position

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