Senior Transportation Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Road Construction, Civil Engineering
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation Highway/Roadway Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of mid‑to large‑scale roadway and highway improvement projects in this remote role supporting Orange, CA
. This role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to deliver high‑quality, client‑focused solutions in compliance with Caltrans and local agency standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Lead Engineer on mid‑to large‑scale highway and roadway projects.
- Provide technical leadership and subject‑matter expertise throughout project development, from studies through final design.
- Review, approve, and sign engineering work as required.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of work prepared by others.
- Develop and oversee Caltrans and Greenbook‑compliant design packages, including plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Prepare engineering cost estimates, schedules, and budgets for large projects.
- Present complex technical concepts and design solutions to clients and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and presentations.
- Mentor and guide staff, promoting technical excellence and professional development.
- Participate in professional organizations and support business development efforts as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant transportation engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- U.S. citizenship required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain California PE licensure within 12 months if not currently licensed in California.
- Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible highway and roadway design experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering Caltrans highway or roadway projects (Southern California experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Micro Station, InRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, with experience leading design teams using these tools.
- Experience preparing technical specifications using Greenbook and/or Caltrans standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in marketing and business development, including proposal support and client presentations.
- Sponsorship is not available
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 12/29/2026
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