About this role
AECOM is seeking a PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - CIVIL HIGHWAY DESIGN to be based in either the Conshohocken, PA or Philadelphia, PA office. This is a HYBRID position and additional office locations may be considered. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to teams working on medium to large scale transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area.
Our Portfolio - At AECOM, our diverse portfolio of projects and clients provide the opportunity for employees to advance their careers through progressive assignments. Technical teams are curated and scaled to suit the needs of individual projects and allow for natural succession planning aligned to each employee’s career goals. Our current portfolio includes:
Large Projects ( >$100M):
PennDOT District 4 SR 81 Sec 046PennDOT District 5 I-80 ReconstructionPennDOT District 6 I-95 Section GIRPennDOT District 6 I-95/US-322 InterchangePennDOT District 6 I-95 Broad St InterchangePennDOT District 6 SR 1 Sec 200 & Sec 210PennDOT District 10 I-80 WestPennDOT District 12 I-70 K30Pennsylvania Turnpike MP 130-134Pennsylvania Turnpike MP 298-302Medium Projects ($10M - $100M):
City of Philadelphia Paschall-Elmwood BridgesDelDOT Airport Rd ExtensionPennDOT District 2 SR 346 Sec 538PennDOT District 6 SR 309 PM1 MCB/BRBPennDOT District 6 State Rd CroydonPennDOT District 6 SR 1 Sec DSBSmall Projects (<$10M):
Montgomery County Fruitville RdPottstown Borough Washington St BridgePennDOT District 12 SR 4073 Bridge ReplacementWest Virginia DOH Bluefields Safe Streets for AllNational:
Tom’s River, NJ - BASF Pedestrian BridgeAlexandria, VA - Duke St Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)Nashville, TN - East Bank TransitwayThe Civil Highway Design Technical Lead candidate will delegate tasks to less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance and support to those individuals. As a professional engineer licensed in Pennsylvania, they will use prior experience with publications, manuals, and processes considered standard to PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, and/or SEPTA.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Develop design criteria, horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation, barrier/guiderail design, and spot elevation detailsDevelop rigid and flexible pavement designsPrepare signing and pavement marking plans and detailsPrepare construction phasing plans and develop maintenance of traffic based on interdisciplinary coordination and constructability reviewsIdentify utility conflicts and coordinate resolutions based on interdisciplinary constructability reviews, client feedback, and utility needsDevelop construction specifications, quantities, and cost estimatesImplement 3D CADD modeling techniquesDevelop technical reports, tables, and graphics per client and/or internal AECOM standardsAdhere to and promote AECOM quality proceduresComplete interdisciplinary technical reviewsContribute to internal project-related staffing decisions to facilitate meeting client schedule, scope, and budgetDevelop project design schedules for submissions and internal milestones in coordination with project managerPrepare presentations that explain technical findings, recommendations, and limitationsWork collaboratively as part of a larger design team to proactively meet the client’s scope, budget, and schedule through ethical and responsible decision makingProvide support to AECOM project managers and department managersContribute to the development of technical scope and price proposalsAttributes
Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for teamProvides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertiseDevelops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by othersParticipates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverablesDevelops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projectsUses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E packagePerforms quality control review of design calculations or drawingsPrepares technical specification sectionsProvides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirementsAnalyzes complex issues and recommends solutions which may lead to improvements in methodologiesUses judgement outside defined parameters and precedents to make decisionsIdentifies better techniques to improve quality and enhance operation excellenceAdopts new perspectives and views to approach work and accommodate to changeConveys complex or sensitive information, topics, and concepts with internal and external stakeholdersPersuades others to consider various optionsPossesses strong technical skills acquired through advanced training, study and experienceProvides structured guidance and training to develop team capabilitiesActively participates in professional or industry organizations as a committee member MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of related experience with highway transportation projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)Design experience working on projects for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, SEPTA, and/or City of PhiladelphiaValid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM officesAs a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records reviewDemonstrated knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCADPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
10 years or more in roadway/highway designFamiliarity with OpenRoads, SignCAD or GuideSign, and AutoTURN software programsDesign experience working on projects for Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and/or Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC)Ability and willingness to operate within a hybrid work environment with hybrid teamsAbility to utilize spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office softwareAbility and willingness to offer mentorship to various levels of staff Relocation assistance may be available.Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.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.