Roadway Design Lead Engineer

Join AECOM’s Transportation team in Atlanta and take a leadership role in delivering complex, high-impact roadway projects across Georgia. As a Roadway Design Lead Engineer, you will oversee day-to-day engineering production, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive the high-quality, on-time delivery of roadway design solutions. You’ll work closely with project leadership while mentoring technical staff and helping shape successful project outcomes. This position offers a hybrid work option, blending flexibility with collaboration.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead day-to-day roadway engineering production, assigning tasks and maintaining schedule and quality
• Coordinate roadway design activities across disciplines to ensure technically sound and integrated deliverables
• Perform detailed QC reviews of calculations, models, plans, quantities, and estimates prior to submittals
• Ensure compliance with GDOT standards and Plan Development Process requirements
• Track task-level scope, schedule, and budget; proactively identify and communicate risks or issues to the PM
• Support development of design criteria and technical approach
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers to support team performance and development
• Participate in fee, scope, and staffing discussions to support efficient project delivery

 

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline and 4 years of related roadway design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Georgia PE License

 

Preferred:

• 8 years of experience designing roadway projects
• Experience designing Georgia roadway projects

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not an option 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 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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, 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. 

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.