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# Senior Roadway Design Engineer

- **Company:** AECOM
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Document Management Systems, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, Geopak
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5A37AB1F36834727B91A319594D5A765/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
 * Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
 * 8 years of roadway design experience, including exposure to DOT or municipal projects
 * Working knowledge of NCDOT roadway design standards , manuals, and plan development processes
 * Experience with roadway design software (MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK or Civil 3D)
 * Valid US Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
 * Due to the nature of the projects a US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 10 years of roadway and highway design experience
 * Experience producing PS&E packages for NCDOT or North Carolina municipalities
 * Familiarity with ProjectWise, Bluebeam, or similar document management tools
 * Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical writing abilities

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and municipal roadway design projects , with a strong emphasis on design production, technical quality control, client engagement, and mentorship of junior staff ., The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead on roadway projects, producing and reviewing design deliverables while ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and project-specific requirements. This role is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who enjoys hands-on design, attention to detail, and developing younger engineers., * Produce roadway design plans from preliminary engineering through final construction documents for NCDOT and municipal projects

 * Prepare and review roadway alignments, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and geometric layouts in accordance with NCDOT manuals and policies
 * Develop and check design calculations related to roadway geometry, earthwork, drainage, pavement, and roadside features
 * Prepare maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing and pavement marking, erosion & sediment control, and right-of-way plan elements
 * Perform and document quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with internal and agency standards
 * Coordinate with internal discipline teams (traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities, survey) to support integrated design solutions
 * Meet with client representatives to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction
 * Utilize CAD/design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
 * Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers; review work and support professional development
 * Participate in design meetings, agency reviews, and internal technical discussions
 * Support proposal development and scope definition as needed


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