AECOM

Civil / Highway Engineer - Roadway Design Technical Lead

AECOM • $80K — $95K *
Columbia, SC 29223In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 6+ years of roadway/highway design experience
  • Familiarity with SCDOT roadway design manuals
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, GEOPAK/OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review roadway design plans and alignments
  • Develop and document design calculations for roadway features
  • Produce construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Coordinate subsurface utility engineering and utility relocations
  • Use CAD software to prepare and finalize design plans
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams for integrated design solutions
  • Conduct field reviews and attend stakeholder meetings

Benefits

  • Strong opportunities for professional growth in transportation design
  • Advancement potential to Senior Designer or Project Manager roles
  • Engagement in high-profile highway/bridge projects
  • Mentoring opportunities for junior engineers
  • Collaboration within a multi-discipline team environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated and experienced Civil/Highway Engineer- Senior Roadway Designer to join our roadway design team, with specific familiarity with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) design standards, manuals and processes. The successful candidate will perform design of highway/roadway projects from preliminary through final construction plan stages, prepare right-of-way (ROW) plan sets, coordinate utility relocations, and produce technical design deliverables in accordance with SCDOT and AASHTO standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review roadway design plans including alignments, typical sections, cross-sections, profiles and geometric layouts consistent with SCDOT's Roadway Design Manual and Plan Preparation Guide.
  • Develop and document design calculations for roadway geometry, drainage systems, earthwork, pavement design, slopes, and other roadway features.
  • Produce construction plans, specifications and cost estimates (PS&E) for state and local roadway projects, including maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing & pavement marking, and right-of-way plan development.
  • Coordinate subsurface utility engineering (SUE) activities, utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions and provide input for related plan sheets.
  • Use CAD/design software (MicroStation, GEOPAK/OpenRoads, Civil3D, etc.) to prepare and finalize plan sets, profiles, cross sections and quantity summaries.
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams (traffic, drainage/hydraulics, bridge/structures, survey, environmental) to ensure integrated design solutions.
  • Conduct field reviews, attend stakeholder meetings, assist with public information meetings and interface with SCDOT, consultants and contractors as necessary.
  • Perform quality control checks on design deliverables to ensure adherence to internal standards and SCDOT policies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians; assist in project scheduling, resource management and client/agency coordination.
  • Stay current on SCDOT, AASHTO and FHWA policies, manuals and industry best practices; maintain awareness of emerging roadway design tools and processes.

Working Conditions & Environment
  • Office environment with periodic field visits to project sites (construction, surveying, field review).
  • Some travel within South Carolina may be required.
  • Occasional after-hours or high-priority deadlines on state projects may necessitate extended hours.

Career Growth & Opportunities

This position offers strong opportunities for professional growth in transportation design, particularly working on SCDOT projects that impact the region's infrastructure. Successful candidates may advance to Senior Designer or Project Manager roles, lead multi-discipline teams and take on higher-profile highway/bridge projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of roadway/highway design experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
  • Exposure to state DOT projects in South Carolina
  • Familiarity with SCDOT roadway design manuals and plan preparation guidelines
  • Proficiency in design software such as MicroStation, GEOPAK/OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil3D, and MS Office tools
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in South Carolina
  • 8 + years of experience
  • Experience preparing right-of-way plans, coordinating SUE and utility relocation with SCDOT projects
  • Experience with alternative delivery methods (design-build, on-call roadway design contracts) and knowledge of SCDOT procurement/contracting processes
  • Experience in drainage/hydraulics design, MOT planning, stormwater management and rehabilitation of existing roadways
  • Familiarity with ProjectWise, Bluebeam Revu, or other document management/collaboration tools
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in multi-discipline teams


Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available.

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

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
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