Civil Highway Design Technical Lead (Professional Engineer)

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AECOM is seeking a PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - CIVIL HIGHWAY DESIGN to be based in either the Conshohocken, PA or Philadelphia, PA office.  This is a HYBRID position and additional office locations may be considered.  In this role, you will provide technical leadership to teams working on medium to large scale transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area.

Our Portfolio - At AECOM, our diverse portfolio of projects and clients provide the opportunity for employees to advance their careers through progressive assignments. Technical teams are curated and scaled to suit the needs of individual projects and allow for natural succession planning aligned to each employee’s career goals. Our current portfolio includes:

Large Projects ( >$100M):

• PennDOT District 4 SR 81 Sec 046
• PennDOT District 5 I-80 Reconstruction
• PennDOT District 6 I-95 Section GIR
• PennDOT District 6 I-95/US-322 Interchange
• PennDOT District 6 I-95 Broad St Interchange
• PennDOT District 6 SR 1 Sec 200 & Sec 210
• PennDOT District 10 I-80 West
• PennDOT District 12 I-70 K30
• Pennsylvania Turnpike MP 130-134
• Pennsylvania Turnpike MP 298-302

Medium Projects ($10M - $100M):

• City of Philadelphia Paschall-Elmwood Bridges
• DelDOT Airport Rd Extension
• PennDOT District 2 SR 346 Sec 538
• PennDOT District 6 SR 309 PM1 MCB/BRB
• PennDOT District 6 State Rd Croydon
• PennDOT District 6 SR 1 Sec DSB

Small Projects (<$10M):

• Montgomery County Fruitville Rd
• Pottstown Borough Washington St Bridge
• PennDOT District 12 SR 4073 Bridge Replacement
• West Virginia DOH Bluefields Safe Streets for All

National:

• Tom’s River, NJ - BASF Pedestrian Bridge
• Alexandria, VA - Duke St Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Nashville, TN - East Bank Transitway

The Civil Highway Design Technical Lead candidate will delegate tasks to less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance and support to those individuals. As a professional engineer licensed in Pennsylvania, they will use prior experience with publications, manuals, and processes considered standard to PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, and/or SEPTA.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop design criteria, horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation, barrier/guiderail design, and spot elevation details
• Develop rigid and flexible pavement designs
• Prepare signing and pavement marking plans and details
• Prepare construction phasing plans and develop maintenance of traffic based on interdisciplinary coordination and constructability reviews
• Identify utility conflicts and coordinate resolutions based on interdisciplinary constructability reviews, client feedback, and utility needs
• Develop construction specifications, quantities, and cost estimates
• Implement 3D CADD modeling techniques
• Develop technical reports, tables, and graphics per client and/or internal AECOM standards
• Adhere to and promote AECOM quality procedures
• Complete interdisciplinary technical reviews
• Contribute to internal project-related staffing decisions to facilitate meeting client schedule, scope, and budget
• Develop project design schedules for submissions and internal milestones in coordination with project manager
• Prepare presentations that explain technical findings, recommendations, and limitations
• Work collaboratively as part of a larger design team to proactively meet the client’s scope, budget, and schedule through ethical and responsible decision making
• Provide support to AECOM project managers and department managers
• Contribute to the development of technical scope and price proposals

Attributes

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings
• Prepares technical specification sections
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
• Analyzes complex issues and recommends solutions which may lead to improvements in methodologies
• Uses judgement outside defined parameters and precedents to make decisions
• Identifies better techniques to improve quality and enhance operation excellence
• Adopts new perspectives and views to approach work and accommodate to change
• Conveys complex or sensitive information, topics, and concepts with internal and external stakeholders
• Persuades others to consider various options
• Possesses strong technical skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience
• Provides structured guidance and training to develop team capabilities
• Actively participates in professional or industry organizations as a committee member

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of related experience with highway transportation projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Design experience working on projects for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, SEPTA, and/or City of Philadelphia
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• Demonstrated knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years or more in roadway/highway design
• Familiarity with OpenRoads, SignCAD or GuideSign, and AutoTURN software programs
• Design experience working on projects for Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and/or Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC)
• Ability and willingness to operate within a hybrid work environment with hybrid teams
• Ability to utilize spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software
• Ability and willingness to offer mentorship to various levels of staff

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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