Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Highway Engineer - Associate Design Task Lead
Lead highway design tasks, overseeing engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary projects in PA.
Job Highlights
About the Role
AECOM seeks an Associate Highway Engineering Design Task Lead in Eastern Pennsylvania, working hybrid from offices in Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, or Conshohocken. The role provides technical leadership and design oversight for medium to large transportation projects, coordinating with design leads, engineering managers, and project managers to advance scope and deliverables. • Lead highway design teams by overseeing criteria, alignments, superelevation, barriers, and spot elevations. • Direct development of rigid and flexible pavement designs and signing/marking plans. • Manage construction phasing and maintenance‑of‑traffic plans through interdisciplinary coordination. • Identify and resolve utility conflicts based on client feedback and constructability reviews. • Produce construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates. • Supervise creation of 3D highway models in OpenRoads and ensure compliance with technical standards. • Generate technical calculations, reports, and interdisciplinary reviews adhering to AECOM quality procedures. • Contribute to staffing decisions, proposal development, and marketing initiatives. • Prepare and deliver presentations communicating technical findings and recommendations. • Support project managers and technical department managers throughout project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pavement design
- ▸openroads modeling
- ▸construction specs
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸traffic phasing
- ▸utility conflict
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a civil engineering bachelor's degree, an EIT certification, a valid US driver’s license, and at least four years of highway transportation experience, plus knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD. Preferred qualifications include six or more years of experience, a Pennsylvania PE license, OpenRoads expertise, and experience with PennDOT or the PA Turnpike Commission.
Requirements
- ▸bachelors
- ▸eit
- ▸highway exp
- ▸microstation
- ▸autocad
- ▸openroads
Benefits
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, flexible work options, and employee stock purchase, supporting diverse employee needs. The firm promotes growth through cutting‑edge technology, award‑winning training, and a collaborative, inclusive workplace that values respect and community. AECOM is an equal opportunity employer that keeps applicant information confidential. The position is based in Conshohocken, PA, with a hybrid work model, a compensation range of $95,000‑$130,000, and it does not provide relocation assistance or sponsorship.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time