Highway Design Project Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Highway Design Project Engineer for immediate employment in Austin, Texas.

The appropriately qualified applicant should be able to demonstrate an establish career in civil design including roadway. This position will be responsible for assigning Project Managers with planning, designing, and overseeing civil engineering projects, such us highways, bridges, surface drainage, and utilities infrastructure.

In this role, the Civil Engineer will assist Project Managers by performing the design aspects of civil engineering assignments. 

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

• Assist Project Manager by providing engineering design support (engineering reports, design calculations, quantity and cost estimates) for roadway, hydraulics, hydrology, and civil engineering design projects.
• Perform professional engineering work involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and design criteria in carrying out routine engineering tasks.
• Be responsible for the preparation and production of reports, plans, specifications and estimates.
• Be involved in all project aspects from client meetings, design/study development and site/field visits during design and construction.
• Capable of working independently or within (or leading) a design team
• Excellent communication skills with project team, government agencies and clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience designing highway/roadway systems.
• TxDOT Highway design project experience highly desired. 
• Extensive Roundabout design experience highly desired.
• Experience with design software including MicroStation and GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads.
• Familiar with MS Office 2010 software (Excel, Word, Project) is needed to be successful in this position.
• Experience with ProjectWise and OpenRoads.
• Experience with GeoPak Drainage, SWMM, HY-8, and HEC Programs.
• Must be a team player.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Offered rate of compensation (Austin, Texas only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $129,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan

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