Senior Transportation Engineer - job 1 of 6

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AECOM’s Portland Transportation group is actively seeking a highly motivated experienced Civil Engineer with experience in roadway, highway, and/or civil site design. This role will be part of an established surface transportation group and will work with a broad variety of transportation clients and projects throughout AECOM’s West Region. Projects may include:

• Roadway design

• Transportation and multi-modal planning

• Construction Management and Safety audits

• In this role you will also work collaboratively with colleagues throughout AECOM’s West Region on rail/transit infrastructure projects for multiple state, local and federal government

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise

• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables

• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects

• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package

• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings

• Prepares technical specification sections

• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements

• Directly manage junior level staff

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Oregon Professional Engineers License or ability to obtain license within six months
  Experience with designs and plans production for transportation/civil infrastructure projects including calculations

• Prior experience designing railroads/highways/roadways for transportation projects

• Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems

• Experience using InRoads and/or Civil 3D design software packages for the conceptual and detailed design of horizontal and vertical alignments, sections, and 3D modeling on rail and/or highway projects

• Ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written

• Design Build experience preferred

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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. 

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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. 

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