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AECOM · 2 months ago

Civil / Highway Engineer – Senior Roadway Designer

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

6+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Civil/Highway Engineer - Senior Roadway Designer to join their roadway design team, responsible for designing highway projects and ensuring compliance with SCDOT standards.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare and review roadway design plans including alignments, typical sections, cross-sections, profiles and geometric layouts consistent with SCDOT’s Roadway Design Manual and Plan Preparation Guide

Develop and document design calculations for roadway geometry, drainage systems, earthwork, pavement design, slopes, and other roadway features

Produce construction plans, specifications and cost estimates (PS&E) for state and local roadway projects, including maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing & pavement marking, and right-of-way plan development

Coordinate subsurface utility engineering (SUE) activities, utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions and provide input for related plan sheets

Use CAD/design software (MicroStation, GEOPAK/OpenRoads, Civil3D, etc.) to prepare and finalize plan sets, profiles, cross sections and quantity summaries

Collaborate with multi-discipline teams (traffic, drainage/hydraulics, bridge/structures, survey, environmental) to ensure integrated design solutions

Conduct field reviews, attend stakeholder meetings, assist with public information meetings and interface with SCDOT, consultants and contractors as necessary

Perform quality control checks on design deliverables to ensure adherence to internal standards and SCDOT policies

Mentor junior engineers and technicians; assist in project scheduling, resource management and client/agency coordination

Stay current on SCDOT, AASHTO and FHWA policies, manuals and industry best practices; maintain awareness of emerging roadway design tools and processes

Qualification

Roadway design experienceSCDOT design standardsMicroStation proficiencyProfessional Engineer licenseDrainage/hydraulics designCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of roadway/highway design experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Exposure to state DOT projects in South Carolina

Familiarity with SCDOT roadway design manuals and plan preparation guidelines

Proficiency in design software such as MicroStation, GEOPAK/OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil3D, and MS Office tools

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in South Carolina

Experience preparing right-of-way plans, coordinating SUE and utility relocation with SCDOT projects

Experience with alternative delivery methods (design-build, on-call roadway design contracts) and knowledge of SCDOT procurement/contracting processes

Experience in drainage/hydraulics design, MOT planning, stormwater management and rehabilitation of existing roadways

Familiarity with ProjectWise, Bluebeam Revu, or other document management/collaboration tools

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in multi-discipline teams