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Professional Engineer Civil Highway Technical Lead at AECOM

AECOM Conshohocken, PA

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - CIVIL HIGHWAY to be based in either the Philadelphia PA or Conshohocken PA offices.  This is a HYBRID position and additional office locations may be considered.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 communitySEPTA 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 detailsDevelop rigid and flexible pavement designsPrepare signing and pavement marking plans and detailsPrepare construction phasing plans and develop maintenance of traffic based on interdisciplinary coordination and constructability reviewsIdentify 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 budgetDevelop project design schedules for submissions and internal milestones in coordination with project managerPrepare presentations that explain technical findings recommendations and limitationsWork collaboratively as part of a larger design team to proactively meet the clients scope budget and schedule through ethical and responsible decision makingProvide support to AECOM project managers and department managersContribute to the development of technical scope and price proposals AttributesSenior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for teamProvides specialized technical input to studies and design for staffs specific area of expertiseDevelops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by othersParticipates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverablesDevelops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projectsUses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E packagePerforms quality control review of design calculations or drawingsPrepares technical specification sectionsProvides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirementsAnalyzes complex issues and recommends solutions which may lead to improvements in methodologiesUses judgement outside defined parameters and precedents to make decisionsIdentifies better techniques to improve quality and enhance operation excellenceAdopts new perspectives and views to approach work and accommodate to changeConveys complex or sensitive information topics and concepts with internal and external stakeholdersPersuades others to consider various optionsPossesses strong technical skills acquired through advanced training study and experienceProvides structured guidance and training to develop team capabilitiesActively participates in professional or industry organizations as a committee memberQualifications : MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of related experience with highway transportation projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)Design experience working on projects for PennDOT PA Turnpike SEPTA and/or City of PhiladelphiaValid US Drivers License required to visit project sites clients and other AECOM officesAs a condition of employment selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records reviewDemonstrated knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:10 or more years of roadway/highway design experienceFamiliarity with OpenRoads SignCAD or GuideSign and AutoTURN software programsDesign 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 teamsAbility to utilize spreadsheet word processing and standard office softwareAbility and willingness to offer mentorship to various levels of staffAdditional Information : Relocation assistance is not available.Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.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 . 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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Microsoft Office,Microstation,Construction Experience,Technical Writing,CAD,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Contracts,Experience Design Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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