Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Aecom2; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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, quality control, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff on NCDOT and municipal roadway projects.

The candidate will lead design deliverables, ensure compliance with NCDOT standards and AASHTO guidelines, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated solutions. PE licensure in NC or reciprocity is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field plus 8 years of related experience or equivalent.
• 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.
• Experience with roadway design software (MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK or Civil 3D).
• Valid US Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and AECOM offices; MVR review.
• US Citizenship is required due to project requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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, constructability, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with internal discipline teams 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, or Civil 3D.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers; review work.
• Participate in design meetings, agency reviews, and internal technical discussions.
• Support proposal development and scope definition as needed.

Skills

Roadway design

Design production

Quality control

Client engagement

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license - North Carolina

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK

Civil 3D

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

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field plus 8 years 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
• Experience with 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

• 10 years 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

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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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.

• 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
• employee stock purchase plan.

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