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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - CIVIL HIGHWAY to be based in either the Philadelphia, PA or Conshohocken, PA offices.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership to teams working on medium to large scale transportation projects in the Greater Pennsylvania Area.

Current notable projects include:

• CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PASCHALL-ELMWOOD BRIDGES (Philadelphia, PA) – Replacement or rehabilitation of three bridges over Amtrak to bring them to good condition, alleviate any existing traffic congestion to maximum extent possible, and provide feasible multimodal transportation asset for the community

• SEPTA MAINLINE RECONSTRUCTION (Philadelphia, PA) – Replacement or rehabilitation of seven bridges between 30th Street and Suburban Station. Project includes traffic control, 3D modeling and construction phasing, stakeholder and 3rd party coordination, construction scheduling and bid services.

• US-22 RECONSTRUCTION (Allentown, PA) – Urban interstate widening from 4 to 6 lanes. Project Includes bridge replacement, interchange reconfiguration, stream relocation, sound barriers, safety improvements, traffic control, and utility coordination.

• I-81 RECONSTRUCTION (Avoca, Moosic, and Scranton, PA) - Urban Interstate reconstruction including mainline widening, 2 interchanges being fully reconstructed including ramp realignments, intersection improvements, right-of- way coordination, and structure coordination for 15 bridges along mainline and ramps.

• PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE MP 316-319 (Charlestown Township, PA) - Urban interstate reconstruction on alignment and widening from 4 to 6 lanes, including utility coordination, bridge replacements, and sound barriers as well as coordination with an adjacent project.

The PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - CIVIL HIGHWAY candidate will delegate tasks to less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance and support to those individuals. As a professional engineer licensed in Pennsylvania, they will use prior experience with publications, manuals, and processes considered standard to PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, and/or SEPTA.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop design criteria, horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation, barrier/guiderail design, and spot elevation details

• Develop rigid and flexible pavement designs

• Prepare signing and pavement marking plans and details

• Prepare construction phasing plans and develop maintenance of traffic based on interdisciplinary coordination and constructability reviews

• Identify utility conflicts and coordinate resolutions based on interdisciplinary constructability reviews, client feedback, and utility needs

• Develop construction specifications, quantities, and cost estimates

• Implement 3D CADD modeling techniques

• Develop technical reports, tables, and graphics per client and/or internal AECOM standards

• Adhere to and promote AECOM quality procedures

• Complete interdisciplinary technical reviews

• Contribute to internal project-related staffing decisions to facilitate meeting client schedule, scope, and budget

• Develop project design schedules for submissions and internal milestones in coordination with project manager

• Prepare presentations that explain technical findings, recommendations, and limitations

• Work collaboratively as part of a larger design team to proactively meet the client’s scope, budget, and schedule through ethical and responsible decision making

• Provide support to AECOM project managers and department managers

• Contribute to the development of technical scope and price proposals

Attributes

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise

• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables

• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects

• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package

• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings

• Prepares technical specification sections

• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements

• Analyzes complex issues and recommends solutions which may lead to improvements in methodologies

• Uses judgement outside defined parameters and precedents to make decisions

• Identifies better techniques to improve quality and enhance operation excellence

• Adopts new perspectives and views to approach work and accommodate to change

• Conveys complex or sensitive information, topics, and concepts with internal and external stakeholders

• Persuades others to consider various options

• Possesses strong technical skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience

• Provides structured guidance and training to develop team capabilities

• Actively participates in professional or industry organizations as a committee member

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, with highway transportation projects located in the United States

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

• Design experience working on projects for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, SEPTA, and/or City of Philadelphia

• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with OpenRoads, SignCAD or GuideSign, and AutoTURN software programs

• Design experience working on projects for Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and/or Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC)

• Ability and willingness to operate within a hybrid work environment with hybrid teams

• Ability to utilize spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software

• Ability and willingness to offer mentorship to various levels of staff

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $115,000.00 - $185,000.00.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10119565

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc