Transportation Civil Engineer IV

AECOM•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Civil Engineer IV to join its Transportation team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role serves as a technical lead and subject matter expert on roadway and highway design projects throughout Arizona and the Southwest, providing engineering direction across planning, preliminary engineering, final design, and project delivery. The engineer leads the development and review of roadway design plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation, and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, constructible, and cost-effective solutions. AECOM’s Arizona transportation practice works on highway and freeway widening, interchange improvements, roadway reconstruction, corridor improvements, intersection design, safety enhancements, and multimodal transportation projects. The position also supports business development by contributing technical content to proposals, developing project approaches, participating in client presentations, and helping pursue future transportation opportunities. The role is suited to an experienced engineer who can solve complex design challenges, share technical knowledge, and contribute to transportation infrastructure that improves mobility and connectivity. The position does not provide visa sponsorship. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits may vary depending on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona, or ability to obtain Arizona licensure through reciprocity.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a technical lead or technical resource on roadway and highway transportation projects, including preliminary engineering, final design, and PS&E packages.
Strong working knowledge of ADOT design standards, specifications, and project development processes, including experience supporting ADOT, MAG, Maricopa County, and Arizona municipal projects.
Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation, including developing roadway alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading plans, quantities, and construction documents.
Experience performing technical reviews and quality control of engineering calculations and design drawings, developing technical specifications, and guiding multidisciplinary project teams.
Experience supporting transportation pursuits through technical proposal development, scope and fee estimates, technical approach development, project interviews, and client presentations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead for roadway and highway design projects, providing engineering guidance and oversight through project development and delivery.
Lead and perform preliminary and final roadway design plans, specifications, engineering calculations, and technical documentation.
Provide technical expertise in roadway geometrics, alignments, typical sections, grading, earthwork, drainage coordination, and intersection and interchange design.
Establish design criteria, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions that address project requirements, constructability, safety, and cost.
Review plans, calculations, specifications, and technical deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
Apply ADOT, MAG, Maricopa County, municipal, and applicable federal design policies, standards, and specifications.
Coordinate roadway design with drainage, structures, traffic, utilities, environmental, geotechnical, and other engineering disciplines.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers and designers.
Identify and resolve complex engineering and design issues and provide recommendations and technical direction to project teams.
Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
Support project managers with technical scope development, engineering schedules, resource planning, and design coordination.
Assist with technical proposals, statements of qualifications, project descriptions, and technical approaches for transportation pursuits.
Contribute to pursuit strategy and capture efforts by developing technical solutions, identifying project challenges, and articulating AECOM’s technical approach and capabilities.
Participate in client meetings and presentations, representing AECOM’s engineering capabilities.
Maintain awareness of evolving transportation design standards, technologies, digital delivery practices, and industry best practices.
Promote technical excellence, quality, collaboration, and safety across project teams.
Perform other related duties as assigned.