Senior Transportation Engineer

AECOM; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Flexible work options

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer in Portland, Oregon. This role focuses on roadway, highway, and civil site design within a collaborative team environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and have over 6 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with InRoads and Civil 3D is preferred. This position offers competitive compensation, ranging from $100,000 to $175,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing railroads, highways, and roadways.
• Oregon Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with transportation/civil infrastructure designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on rail/transit infrastructure projects.
• Serve as technical advisor for the team.
• Participate in the quality control review of design calculations.

Skills

Roadway design

Highway design

Civil site design

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

InRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

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.

You're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM’s Portland Transportation group is actively seeking a highly‑motivated, experienced Civil Engineer with experience in roadway, highway, and/or civil site design. This role will be part of an established surface transportation group and will work with a broad variety of transportation clients and projects throughout AECOM’s West Region.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout AECOM’s West Region on rail/transit infrastructure projects for multiple state, local and federal government agencies
• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for the team
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality, cost‑effective work by others
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings
• Prepares technical specification sections
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
• Directly manages junior level staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 6+ years of experience designing railroads, highways, roadways for transportation projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Oregon Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain license within six months
• Experience using InRoads and/or Civil 3D design software packages for the conceptual and detailed design of horizontal and vertical alignments, sections, and 3D modeling on rail and/or highway projects
• Experience with designs and plans production for transportation/civil infrastructure projects including calculations
• Prior experience in similar roles
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100,000 to $175,000.

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 absence, 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.

Equal 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.