Civil / Highway Engineer - Roadway Design Technical Lead

AECOM•Columbia, SC

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About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

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.

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