Senior Civil Engineer - Roundabouts
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Civil Engineer with specialized experience in roundabout design to join its Transportation team in Madison/Middleton, Wisconsin. The role supports state and local transportation agencies with the design and delivery of roundabouts and roadway improvements, including complex intersection improvements, highway and arterial roadway design, and multimodal infrastructure solutions. Work spans preliminary engineering, final design, and construction support, with an emphasis on improving traffic operations and roadway safety and serving Wisconsin communities. The engineer will work collaboratively with roadway, traffic, bridge, drainage, environmental, and transportation planning professionals. The position offers responsibility for design assignments, client relationships, mentorship of developing engineers, and leadership in delivering regional transportation infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- BA/BS and 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience in roadway and intersection design, including roundabouts, highway improvements, arterial roadways, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
- Wisconsin Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Wisconsin licensure.
- Proficiency with roadway design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
- Experience preparing roadway plan sets, geometric design layouts, engineering calculations, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and construction documents.
- Experience working with WisDOT, county highway departments, municipalities, or other public-sector transportation clients, with knowledge of applicable design standards and project delivery requirements.
- Experience managing design tasks, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, monitoring project budgets and schedules, and delivering high-quality engineering work.
- Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively with clients and project stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound engineering judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining technical quality and project deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for engineering analysis, technical documentation, and client presentations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation engineering, roadway design, or a closely related discipline.
- Wisconsin DOT Level 1 or higher Qualified Roundabout Designer certification, or demonstrated experience and ability to obtain the applicable qualification.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of roadway and intersection improvement plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents.
- Perform and oversee modern roundabout design, including geometric layouts, roadway alignments, lane configurations, roadside design, and safety enhancements.
- Design and coordinate roadway improvements involving drainage, stormwater management, pavement design, traffic staging, utility coordination, and permitting.
- Prepare engineering calculations, design reports, intersection control evaluations, pavement design reports, and supporting technical documentation.
- Apply transportation engineering standards, design guidelines, and construction practices to develop practical, cost-effective, constructible solutions.
- Coordinate with WisDOT, county highway departments, municipalities, and other project stakeholders to establish requirements and advance design deliverables.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary highway, bridge, traffic, drainage, environmental, and transportation planning teams.
- Lead project meetings, communicate technical recommendations, and prepare presentations for clients and stakeholders.
- Manage assigned project tasks and deliverables to meet budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and design review support to junior engineers and design staff.
- Support projects through design reviews, construction document development, and construction-related technical assistance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Award-winning training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
