Transportation Design Engineer - CEIII

AECOM; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer – CE III to join the Middleton, Wisconsin team. You will lead design for highways, interchanges, and multimodal projects, using 3D roadway modeling to meet client needs and WisDOT standards.

You will collaborate with engineers and specialists, mentor junior staff, and contribute to Wisconsin infrastructure initiatives while advancing your professional growth in a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience or equivalent.
• PE license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for WisDOT, counties or municipalities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including 3D roadway modeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform transportation engineering design for highways, interchanges, urban roadways, arterial corridors, and multimodal projects.
• Develop, maintain, and refine 3D roadway models using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare roadway plans, technical specifications, engineering reports, and construction documentation.
• Review data, identify design constraints, evaluate alternatives, and balance safety, performance, constructability, and cost.
• Coordinate with traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, survey, and construction professionals to deliver designs.
• Apply design criteria, agency standards, QA/QC procedures, and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate with WisDOT, county road departments, municipalities, and other agencies to support delivery.
• Manage assigned design tasks, monitor budgets and schedules, and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers and staff.

Skills

Transportation design

Team coordination

Mentoring

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD 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.

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

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated Transportation Design Engineer – CE III to join our growing Transportation team in Middleton, Wisconsin. This is an opportunity to contribute to transportation infrastructure projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and strengthen communities throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. You will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver roadway, highway, interchange, and multimodal transportation improvements from preliminary engineering through final design and construction.

In this role, you will take ownership of key design elements, develop innovative and practical engineering solutions, and apply your technical expertise to projects that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve. You will use modern design technology, including 3D roadway modeling, to develop coordinated, constructible designs that meet client needs, agency requirements, and project objectives. You will also have opportunities to collaborate directly with project managers and technical leaders, mentor developing engineers, and expand your capabilities while contributing to AECOM's transportation practice across Wisconsin.

AECOM offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure challenges as part of a global team with extensive technical resources, multidisciplinary expertise, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transportation engineering design for highways, interchanges, urban roadways, arterial corridors, and multimodal transportation projects.
• Develop, maintain, and refine 3D roadway models using AutoCAD Civil 3D to support coordinated and constructible design solutions.
• Complete roadway geometric design, engineering calculations, grading, and drainage coordination for moderately complex transportation assignments.
• Prepare roadway plans, technical specifications, engineering reports, technical memoranda, quantity calculations, and construction documentation.
• Review engineering data, identify design constraints, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions that balance safety, performance, constructability, and cost.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, survey, and construction professionals, to deliver integrated project designs.
• Apply applicable design criteria, agency standards, quality management procedures, and engineering best practices throughout project development.
• Coordinate with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), county highway departments, municipalities, and other public agencies to support project delivery.
• Manage assigned design tasks, monitor progress against project budgets and schedules, and deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers and technical staff, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on knowledge sharing and professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and 4+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering and roadway design, including highways, interchanges, arterial roadways, and municipal transportation infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin, or the ability to obtain Wisconsin licensure within six months of hire.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for WisDOT, county highway departments, municipalities, or other public-sector transportation agencies, with knowledge of applicable design criteria and project development processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including 3D roadway modeling, corridor modeling, surface development, grading, and preparation of transportation design plans.
• Experience preparing roadway plan sets, engineering calculations, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and construction documents for transportation improvement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design activities, resolve technical challenges, communicate effectively with clients and project teams, and deliver work within established budgets and schedules.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring junior engineers, supporting quality reviews, and contributing to transportation projects from preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.

Additional Information

• This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100000 to $125000.

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.

Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 125000 - yearly