Civil Engineer - Highway Design

$80,000 - $115,000/Yr

AECOM - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AECOM is seeking a Mid-Level Civil Engineer for the Surface Transportation Department in Colorado Springs, CO. This position involves working on a variety of projects that may include the design of urban and rural roadways, interstate highways, interchanges, and design-build projects. The role requires a strong understanding of geometric design principles, as the engineer will be responsible for creating horizontal and vertical alignments and models for roadways. Additionally, the engineer will prepare design reports, including design study reports and technical memorandums, and coordinate with various project stakeholders such as clients, the public, utility companies, and permitting agencies. The engineer will also be tasked with plan preparation for roadway plans in accordance with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) or local standards. This includes calculating quantities and estimates for transportation projects and providing specialized technical input to studies and design in their area of expertise. Participation in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables is expected, as well as preparing technical specification sections and contributing to the development of engineering budgets and schedules to meet project requirements. Under the supervision of a senior engineer, the Mid-Level Civil Engineer will perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments, gather and correlate basic engineering data using established procedures, and work on detailed engineering assignments involving calculations while identifying discrepancies in results. The engineer will propose approaches to solve new problems encountered and provide guidance to entry-level engineers. Proficiency in using analytic and design skills, as well as computer software for solving engineering problems, is essential. The engineer will ensure that all work is performed in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules, delivering quality work products to clients. Collaboration with design teams consisting of multidiscipline design engineers, technicians, and planners is a key aspect of this role, as is effective communication with peers both in person and online.

Responsibilities

• Geometric design of roadways creating horizontal and vertical alignments and models
• Preparation of design reports including design study reports and technical memorandums
• Coordination with project stakeholders including clients, the public, utility companies, and permitting agencies
• Plan preparation for roadway plans in accordance with CDOT or Local standards
• Calculate quantities and estimates for CDOT and local transportation projects
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Prepares technical specification sections
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer under the supervision of a senior engineer
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures under the supervision of a senior engineer
• Works on detailed and routine engineering assignments involving calculations and identifies discrepancies in results
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers
• Uses analytic and design skills
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving engineering problems
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision to create and deliver work products to clients
• Working within the Highway group on the planning and design of civil engineering projects including local roadways, highways, interstates, multi-modal, utility, and drainage improvements
• Collaborating with design teams consisting of multidiscipline design engineers, technicians, and planners
• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member and assist with tasks including preparing designs, reports, engineering related calculations, drawings, and visual aids
• Following quality procedures
• Effectively communicating (written and oral) with peers both in person and online

Requirements

• BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)
• 4+ years of previous roadway design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and/or Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) (preferred)
• Professional Engineering (PE) License or the ability to obtain a PE license within the first year of employment (preferred)
• Experience designing highway/roadway systems (preferred)
• Experience on multidisciplinary project with subconsultants (preferred)
• Experience with design software including Bentley Open Roads / ORD (preferred)
• Good communication skills and ability to work as a team (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks
• U.S. and global well-being programs
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan