Highway Lead Design Project Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Highway Lead Design Project Engineer to be based in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of various project tasks, the development of technical concepts and designs, and the preparation of documents including reports, studies, plans, specifications, and estimates. Projects may include roadways/highways, bridges, utilities, and misc. facilities related to transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of prospective clients, including state, county, and local agencies as well as private entities.

• Leads the planning, design, evaluation and review of various tasks in support of project execution.
• Ability to work well with others within a diverse team environment.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Works on complex or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests with the ability to solve complex issues with limited direction.
• Proposes approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Carries out assignments requiring the develop...