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 a strong backlog of regional client work. It offers the opportunity to lead complex roadway, highway, bridge, and multimodal infrastructure efforts while working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for public sector clients. The successful candidate will help strengthen AECOM’s transportation practice in Kentucky. The position provides significant autonomy to shape project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and expand technical leadership. AECOM offers a career path toward expanded leadership responsibilities for individuals who demonstrate initiative, technical excellence, and a commitment to impactful infrastructure projects.
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 high-performing engineering teams.
- Computer proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD, including OpenRoads Designer.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical lead and project manager for large transportation projects, delivering 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 the delivery of a strong backlog of work.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, structures, traffic, drainage, and environmental specialists.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources while maintaining client relationships.
- Review engineering designs, technical reports, and contract documents for compliance with 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, 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
