Civil Transportation / Pavement Engineer

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AECOM's Transportation business line is seeking a mid-level Pavement Engineer to join their team in either Chelmsford, MA or Chicago, IL.

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

• Perform project and/or task management of projects including management of staff engineers, schedules and budgets.
• Perform pavement engineering report writing and review.
• Apply management experience, including roadways, airfield, and facilities for public or private clients.
• Utilize MicroPAVER and/or other pavement management software.
• Utilize pavement design software, FAARFIELD, PAVEXPRESS, DARWIN and PCASE
• Utilize AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS.
• Perform pavement design for roadways in accordance with AASHTO, FHWA and Department of Defense design standards.
• Perform airfield pavement design in accordance with FAA and Department of Defense standards.
• Perform Pavement Condition Index surveys in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Manage pavement data collection using Falling Weight Deflectometers (FWD), Video Vans, and High-Speed Inertial Profilers.
• Perform evaluation of FWD and riding quality data for pavement management or design.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with two years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel over 50% to perform pavement field work.
• Experience with pavement engineering and design
• Ability to obtain Department of Defense security clearance.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with focus in Transportation or Pavement Engineering (roadway, parking, airfields).
• Preferably 2 years of work experience in the field of Civil transportation or Pavement Engineering.
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of basic data analysis tools such as Excel (including lookups, pivot tables, VBA macros) and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge using AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.
• Will be required to gain familiarity with pavement engineering standards such as ASTM Standard, AASHTO 93 Design guide, and related pavement engineering software (PAVER, AASHTO ‘93 Design, FAAFIELD).

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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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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