Civil Roadway/Highway Design Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a talented and motivated Civil Roadway/Highway Engineer to join our Transportation team in Tampa, Florida. In this role, the successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects for clients including FDOT, local governments, toll authorities, and other public agencies.

The Civil Engineer II will support project managers and senior engineers in developing roadway, pavement, drainage, maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing and pavement marking, and ADA-compliance improvements. The position offers opportunities to work on complex transportation projects while further developing technical expertise and progressing toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare roadway design plans, profiles, typical sections, and cross sections using OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses for transportation projects.
• Develop pavement evaluation reports and rehabilitation recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of roadway design reports, engineering studies, and technical documentation.
• Design signing and pavement marking plans in accordance with MUTCD and agency standards.
• Prepare ADA compliant pedestrian facility improvements, including curb ramps, sidewalks, and crosswalks.
• Support maintenance of traffic (MOT) and traffic control plan development.
• Perform quantity calculations and assist with cost estimating.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, structures, traffic engineering, survey, environmental, and utility disciplines.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and construction support activities.
• Support quality control reviews and implementation of company design standards.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, and project stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Roadway design
• Pavement engineering
• Transportation corridor modeling
• Horizontal and vertical alignment development
• Maintenance of traffic design
• ADA compliance
• Signing and pavement marking
• Quantity calculations
• Cost estimating
• Engineering report preparation
• Multidisciplinary project coordination

Career Growth Opportunities

The Civil Engineer II position provides opportunities to:

• Lead design tasks on increasingly complex transportation projects.
• Expand technical expertise in roadway and transportation engineering.
• Prepare for and obtain Professional Engineer licensure.
• Develop project management and client-facing experience.
• Advance into senior engineering and project leadership roles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus 2 years of transportation engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification.
• Demonstrated experience with roadway design and plan production.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOT, municipal, county, or toll-road transportation projects.
• Experience preparing:
  • Roadway design plans
  • Pavement design and rehabilitation recommendations
  • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans
  • Signing and pavement marking plans
  • ADA compliance improvements
• Familiarity with AASHTO and MUTCD design standards.
• Experience with ProjectWise and transportation design workflows.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SignCAD, Synchro, or related transportation software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Hybrid work location model        
• Collaborative A/E office environment 
• Relocation is not available for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

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. 

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.