Transportation Engineer

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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer III to join our Transportation team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout Colorado and the Southwest. The successful candidate will support a diverse portfolio of highway, roadway, drainage, stormwater, and site development projects, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions.
In this role, you will apply your civil engineering expertise to transportation design, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, drainage improvements, floodplain assessments, and water quality design. You will have opportunities to support major regional transportation programs, including work associated with the I-25 Academy Boulevard to Circle Drive corridor, while collaborating with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), local municipalities, and other public-sector clients.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in roadway and drainage design, hydraulic modeling, and stormwater management, along with proficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and AutoCAD. Familiarity with FEMA floodplain requirements, HEC-RAS modeling, and applicable state and local design criteria will be important to success in this role.
This position also offers the opportunity to participate in AECOMs collaborative workshare environment, coordinating with engineering teams across Colorado and the Southwest. You will work alongside experienced transportation engineers, technical specialists, and project managers while contributing to projects that improve mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities
Perform civil engineering design and analysis for highway, roadway, drainage, and transportation infrastructure projects.
Develop roadway and site design plans, grading plans, drainage layouts, profiles, details, and construction documents.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to evaluate stormwater runoff, conveyance systems, culverts, channels, bridges, and other drainage infrastructure.
Support floodplain assessments, FEMA-related studies, flood hazard evaluations, and floodplain permitting activities.
Develop and review drainage calculations, hydraulic models, and technical reports using applicable engineering methodologies and software.
Apply HEC-RAS and other hydraulic modeling tools to evaluate existing and proposed drainage conditions and infrastructure improvements.
Prepare roadway and civil design deliverables using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD, and other applicable engineering design software.
Support stormwater management and water quality design, including treatment facilities, erosion control, and permanent stormwater infrastructure.
Coordinate with CDOT, local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders to support project development and delivery.
Assist with the preparation of technical specifications, engineering reports, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, structural, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources professionals.
Participate in AECOMs regional workshare initiatives, coordinating with other Southwest offices to support project delivery, resource planning, and technical collaboration.
Review engineering work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable design standards, agency requirements, and project specifications.
Support project managers and senior engineers in meeting project schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and client commitments.
QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in transportation civil engineering design, with an emphasis on highway and roadway projects, drainage design, stormwater management, and hydraulic analysis.
Experience with OpenRoads Design