Civil Engineer III - Transportation Design

AECOM • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Civil Engineer III will support the planning, design, and delivery of North Carolina and regional transportation infrastructure and roadway corridor improvement projects. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the engineer will contribute technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, developing solutions that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity for public- and private-sector clients. The role offers opportunities to lead design tasks, guide less experienced engineers, take on greater project delivery responsibilities, support client engagements, and work on increasingly complex transportation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 4 years of transportation engineering experience focused on roadway and highway design, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation for transportation projects.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and related transportation design software.

Nice To Haves

• 6 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Experience with state DOT, county, municipal, or toll agency transportation projects.
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design criteria, traffic considerations, and transportation design standards.
• Experience with transportation-related engineering design tools and applications.
• Ability to lead design tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring the work of junior engineering staff.
• Familiarity with project delivery processes, quality control procedures, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate roadway, highway, and transportation design plans from concept development through final design.
• Lead assigned design tasks and work packages, coordinating with project managers, technical leads, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop roadway horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, grading plans, drainage considerations, maintenance of traffic concepts, and geometric design elements.
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Use OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software to develop design models, plans, and project deliverables.
• Support project delivery by assisting with scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and quality management.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to early-career engineers and engineering staff.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and internal stakeholders to facilitate project execution.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to proposal development, technical approach preparation, and other business development activities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level