Civil / Highway Engineer – Roadway Design Technical Lead

AECOM
Columbia
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 100,000 - 140,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Collaboration","Quality control","Mentoring"]

Lead roadway design for highway/roadway projects from preliminary through PS&E stages, including alignments, profiles, typical sections, and geometric layouts aligned to SCDOT standards. Develop roadway and drainage-related calculations, produce MOT/ROW plan sets, and coordinate utility relocation and SUE activities. Use CAD/design tools (MicroStation/GEOPAK/OpenRoads, Civil3D, etc.) with multi-discipline teams, perform QC, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with SCDOT and stakeholders.

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Civil / Highway Engineer – Roadway Design Technical Lead

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Job Summary

Lead roadway design for highway/roadway projects from preliminary through PS&E stages, including alignments, profiles, typical sections, and geometric layouts aligned to SCDOT standards. Develop roadway and drainage-related calculations, produce MOT/ROW plan sets, and coordinate utility relocation and SUE activities. Use CAD/design tools (MicroStation/GEOPAK/OpenRoads, Civil3D, etc.) with multi-discipline teams, perform QC, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with SCDOT and stakeholders.
Location: Columbia
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepare and review roadway design plans (alignments, typical sections, cross-sections, profiles, and geometric layouts) consistent with SCDOT roadway design standards.
  • •Develop and document roadway geometry and related design calculations including drainage, earthwork, pavement design, slopes, and other roadway features.
  • •Produce construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for state and local roadway projects, including MOT, signing and pavement marking, and ROW plan development.
  • •Coordinate subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions, and provide input for related plan sheets.
  • •Use CAD/design software to prepare and finalize plan sets and perform quality control checks; collaborate with multi-discipline teams and mentor junior engineers.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 140,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of roadway/highway design experience (or demonstrated equivalency).
  • •Exposure to South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) roadway design standards, manuals, and processes.
  • •Familiarity with SCDOT roadway design manuals and plan preparation guidelines.
  • •Proficiency with design software including MicroStation, GEOPAK/OpenRoads Designer, and AutoCAD Civil3D (and MS Office).
  • •Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Experience:6+ yearsHighway designRoadway designSCDOT
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsCollaborationQuality controlMentoring
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)
Certifications:Professional Engineer (PE)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MicroStationGEOPAK/OpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil3DCivil3DMS OfficeCADProjectWiseBluebeam Revu

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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