Senior Roadway Design Engineer

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:

• Producing roadway design plans from preliminary engineering through final construction documents for NCDOT and municipal projects
• Preparing and reviewing roadway alignments, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and geometric layouts in accordance with NCDOT manuals and policies
• Developing and checking design calculations related to roadway geometry, earthwork, drainage, pavement, and roadside features
• Preparing maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing and pavement marking, erosion & sediment control, and right-of-way plan elements
• Performing and documenting quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with internal and agency standards
• Coordinating with internal discipline teams to support integrated design solutions
• Meeting with client representatives to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction
• Utilizing CAD/design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and designers; reviewing work and supporting professional development
• Participating in design meetings, agency reviews, and internal technical discussions
• Supporting proposal development and scope definition as needed

Qualifications:

• 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.

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

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including 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.