Transportation Civil Engineer IV

AECOM•Phoenix, AZ

14h•$102,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

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. The engineer provides technical direction and expertise across transportation infrastructure projects, supporting planning, preliminary engineering, final design, and project delivery. The position leads development and review of roadway design plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation, and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, constructible, cost-effective solutions. The engineer serves as a technical resource for project managers and other engineers, helps establish design approaches, performs quality reviews, and supports innovative transportation solutions. Projects may include highway and freeway widening, interchange improvements, roadway reconstruction, corridor improvements, intersection design, safety enhancements, and multimodal transportation projects. The role also supports business development by contributing to technical proposals, project approaches, client presentations, and efforts to position AECOM for future transportation opportunities. The position requires a bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency, as well as an Arizona Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity. This is a hybrid position and does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and six 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 serving as a technical lead or technical resource on roadway and highway transportation projects, including preliminary engineering, final design, and preparation of PS&E packages.
Strong working knowledge of ADOT design standards, specifications, and project development processes, with experience supporting projects for ADOT, MAG, Maricopa County, and Arizona municipalities.
Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation, including development of 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 engineering 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 throughout project development and delivery.
Lead and perform preliminary and final roadway design plans, specifications, engineering calculations, and technical documentation.
Provide expertise in roadway geometrics, horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, grading, earthwork, drainage coordination, and intersection and interchange design.
Establish design criteria, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions that consider project requirements, constructability, safety, and cost.
Review engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable design 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 multidisciplinary teams.
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-specific challenges, and presenting AECOM's technical approach and capabilities.
Participate in client meetings and presentations, providing technical expertise and 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.