Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support major transportation infrastructure projects in Louisville, Kentucky. The role serves as a technical lead on large, ongoing transportation programs and supports regional clients. The engineer will lead complex roadway, highway, bridge, and multimodal infrastructure efforts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions for public-sector clients. The position includes autonomy to shape project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and expand technical leadership within AECOM’s Kentucky transportation practice. AECOM offers a career path toward expanded leadership responsibilities for people who demonstrate initiative, technical excellence, and a passion for impactful infrastructure projects. The role does not provide work visa sponsorship. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience delivering transportation projects for state or local agencies.
- Demonstrated experience leading roadway, highway, bridge, or multimodal infrastructure projects.
- 12 or more years of transportation engineering experience, focused on managing and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience serving as a technical lead on large multidisciplinary transportation programs.
- Proven ability to mentor staff and contribute to developing high-performing engineering teams.
- Computer proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD, including OpenRoads Designer.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical lead and project manager for large transportation projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance for roadway, highway, bridge, and multimodal transportation design projects.
- Support execution of existing transportation programs and contribute to delivery of the regional work backlog.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, structures, traffic, drainage, and environmental specialists.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Review engineering designs, technical reports, and contract documents for compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and technical staff.
- Participate in project planning, risk management, and strategic execution of transportation initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership on project staffing, technical strategy, and long-term growth of the transportation team.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
