Senior Highway Engineer

Location: Piscataway, NJ, us

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM's Transportation business line has a position available in Piscataway or Bloomfield, NJ for a Senior Civil Engineer with Highway Design experience. This candidate must be very familiar with NJTA and NJDOT design standards and will be responsible to lead a design team in the preparation of construction documents for transportation projects. Design work will include Conceptual Design, Preliminary Design, and Final Design.  This is a hybrid-role requiring in-office presence 3 days/week.

The individual in this role will be entrusted with critical responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities will include:

• Produce roadway/transportation-related designs required for new or rehabilitation roadway projects
• Attend client project meetings, participate in proposals/presentations, manage project tasks, manage projects, and meet with regulatory agencies
• Project Engineering responsibilities related to project communication, schedule, budget and progress on various concurrent tasks
• Assist in local marketing efforts, including proposal preparation and participation in professional societies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus eight years of related experience an/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• NJDOT Professional Engineer (PE) license. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant highway, interchange, and roadway design experience
• Must demonstrate knowledge of NJTA and NJDOT Design Standards and Procedures, including perparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate Submission for agencies.
• Proficient in MicroStation V8i software, Bentley OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D

Additional Information

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

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 2024. 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.