Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Senior Roadway Design Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 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
• Due to the nature of the projects a US Citizenship is 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

Additional Information:

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Relocation is not available for this position

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