Transportation Design Lead

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.