Civil / Highway Engineer - Transportation Design

Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer - Highway / Transportation Design in Pittsburgh, PA.  Projects range from roadway and site-civil design, highway and bridge projects, traffic engineering analysis, and transportation planning studies.  Current notable projects include:I-80 Reconstruction (Jefferson County, PA) - Six-mile section of rural interstate reconstruction including mainline widening, interchange ramp improvements, and reconstruction of two overhead bridges.I-70 Reconstruction (Washington County, PA) - Model-based delivery project for a six-mile section of rural interstate reconstruction including mainline widening, interchange ramp improvements, and reconstruction of 18 structures through the corridor.W Washington St Reconstruction (Bradford, PA) - Drainage model-based delivery pilot project for a one-mile section of urban corridor, including full depth roadway reconstruction, sidewalk improvements and drainage upgrades.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 detailsIdentify utility conflicts and coordinate resolutions based on interdisciplinary constructability reviews, client feedback, and utility needsDevelop construction specifications, quantities, and cost estimatesImplement 3D CADD modeling techniquesDevelop technical reports, tables, and graphics per client and/or internal AECOM standardsAdhere to and promote AECOM quality proceduresComplete interdisciplinary technical reviewsContribute to internal project-related staffing decisions to facilitate meeting client schedule, scope, and budgetPrepare presentations that explain technical findings, recommendations, and limitationsInteract with regulatory agencies, clients, and subconsultants in a professional manner as required by the AECOM project managerProvide guidance and training to less experienced staffWork 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 managersAttributesIndependently analyzes and applies solutions to challenging issues within area of expertise by applying critical thinkingPossess strong technical skills acquired through advanced training, study and experienceApplies broad knowledge of at least one professional discipline or advanced knowledge of specific technical and operational practicesPrepares project deliverables that are reviewed by senior team membersObtains technical certificates and licenses, where applicableActively participates in professional or industry organizations as a committee memberContributes in one or more areas of knowledge, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivering solutions where precedent may not existPerforms a self-check of work products prior to submitting to othersPerforms technical quality reviews including documentation in project record in accordance with policies and proceduresAssists with proposals to provide services or obtain funding for projects or programsWork is accomplished autonomously on small projects or portions of larger projects within established procedures and practicesGenerally free to determine work priorities based on direction from manager and project team leadsProvides leadership by coordinating work of othersRecruits staffBegins to interact directly with client to gather information and discuss project requirements