Sr. Transportation Highway/Roadway Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation Highway/Roadway Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of mid‑ to large‑scale roadway and highway improvement projects in our San Jose Office . This role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to deliver high‑quality, client‑focused solutions in compliance with Caltrans and local agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Engineer on mid‑ to large‑scale highway and roadway projects.
• Provide technical leadership and subject‑matter expertise throughout project development, from studies through final design.
• Review, approve, and sign engineering work as required.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of work prepared by others.
• Develop and oversee Caltrans and Greenbook‑compliant design packages , including plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates, schedules, and budgets for large projects.
• Present complex technical concepts and design solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and presentations .
• Mentor and guide staff, promoting technical excellence and professional development.
• Participate in professional organizations and support business development efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant transportation engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain California PE licensure within 12 months if not currently licensed in California.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible highway and roadway design experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Caltrans highway or roadway projects (Southern California experience preferred).
• Proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, with experience leading design teams using these tools.
• Experience preparing technical specifications using Greenbook and/or Caltrans standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in marketing and business development, including proposal support and client presentations.