Transportation Design Lead

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Join AECOM and Redefine Infrastructure

At AECOM, you’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team that’s redefining infrastructure and making a real impact. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow your career, collaborate with industry leaders, and help shape the future of transportation in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Position: Roadway Design Lead

As a Roadway Design Lead, you’ll take charge of roadway engineering efforts from concept through construction, leading multidisciplinary coordination, mentoring staff, and ensuring top-tier deliverables that meet client expectations. You’ll play a key role in project success, from technical leadership to proposal support, all while driving innovation and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Act as the Roadway Design Lead for pursuits and projects from initial design through technical support during the construction phase.
• Coordination: Oversee all roadway aspects of projects and inter-discipline coordination with Structural, Environmental, Traffic, Public Involvement, and other discipline leads.
• Technical Excellence: Ensure roadway design is completed in accordance with contract guidelines and design documents.
• Client Interface: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Project Management: Establish roadway scope, work plan, and work schedule, managing groups of engineers towards the development of civil design documents and contract deliverables with minimal guidance or supervision.
• Quality Assurance: Assure conformance with contractual obligations by ensuring design documents are reviewed and approved prior to release to the client.
• Mentorship: Train, mentor, and develop staff, supporting their career growth opportunities.
• Marketing Support: Assist in marketing coordination and proposal preparation, participating in proposal interviews.
• Quality Control: Implement QA/QC procedures to ensure the technical quality of deliverables.
• Client Feedback: Lead responses to client comments on roadway design elements of the deliverables.
• Proactive Planning: Anticipate potential budget and schedule impacts, initiating plans for alternative actions.

Why AECOM?

At AECOM, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and your career aspirations are nurtured.

Join us and be a part of a company that’s making a difference in the world of infrastructure. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey with AECOM.

Minimum: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 8 years of relevant design experience in civil engineering - highway design and analysis or demonstrated equivalency or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Preferred: 

• Experience as engineer of record or roadway/civil discipline lead.
• Recent experience in or similar role of a roadway design lead project manager
• Established contract client relationship experience

• Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

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

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.