Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and municipal roadway design projects, with a strong emphasis on design production, technical quality control, client engagement, and mentorship of junior staff.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead on roadway projects, producing and reviewing design deliverables while ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and project‑specific requirements. This role is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who enjoys hands‑on design, attention to detail, and developing younger engineers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce roadway design plans from preliminary engineering through final construction documents for NCDOT and municipal projects
• Prepare and review roadway alignments, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and geometric layouts in accordance with NCDOT manuals and policies
• Develop and check design calculations related to roadway geometry, earthwork, drainage, pavement, and roadside features
• Prepare maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing and pavement marking, erosion & sediment control, and right‑of‑way plan elements
• Perform and document quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with internal and agency standards
• Coordinate with internal discipline teams (traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities, survey) to support integrated design solutions
• Meet with client representatives to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction
• Utilize CAD/design software such as Micro Station, Open Roads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers; review work and support professional development
• Participate in design meetings, agency reviews, and internal technical discussions
• Support proposal development and scope definition as needed

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• 8 years of roadway design experience, including exposure to DOT or municipal projects
• Working knowledge of NCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan development processes
• Experience with roadway design software (Micro Station/Open Roads/GEOPAK or Civil 3D)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices;
  Motor Vehicle Records review required
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of roadway and highway design experience
• Experience producing PS&E packages for NCDOT or North Carolina municipalities
• Familiarity with Project Wise, Bluebeam, or similar document management tools
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical writing abilities

Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Relocation is not available for this position.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, and well‑being resources
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards and retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.