Civil / Highway Engineer – Roadway Design Technical Lead (See New Rates!)

AECOM is seeking a motivated and experienced Civil/Highway Engineer- Senior Roadway Designer to join our roadway design team, with specific familiarity with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) design standards, manuals and processes. The successful candidate will perform design of highway/roadway projects from preliminary through final construction plan stages, prepare right-of-way (ROW) plan sets, coordinate utility relocations, and produce technical design deliverables in accordance with SCDOT and AASHTO standards.

Key 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.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Office environment with periodic field visits to project sites (construction, surveying, field review).
• Some travel within South Carolina may be required.
• Occasional after-hours or high-priority deadlines on state projects may necessitate extended hours.

Career Growth & Opportunities

This position offers strong opportunities for professional growth in transportation design, particularly working on SCDOT projects that impact the region’s infrastructure. Successful candidates may advance to Senior Designer or Project Manager roles, lead multi-discipline teams and take on higher‐profile highway/bridge projects.