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Transportation Engineer

AECOM

Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

About AECOM

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving commutes, ensuring utility reliability, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we solve complex challenges and build legacies that impact communities globally.

Job Overview: Transportation Engineer

As a Transportation Engineer at AECOM, you will plan, design, and implement traffic and transportation solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Collaborate with state and city planners, civil engineers, and public stakeholders to develop data-driven strategies that support Alabama's growing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct traffic/transportation impact studies and operational analyses.
  • Design and review traffic signal systems, signage, and pavement markings.
  • Collaborate on transportation planning and corridor studies.
  • Utilize transportation software including Synchro, VISSIM, TransModeler, and HCS.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients and agencies.
  • Support public engagement efforts and address community concerns.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; at least 4 years of traffic engineering experience; proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation, OpenRoads, and traffic simulation software.

Preferred: Master's degree, PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and experience with ALDOT or other state DOT transportation projects.

Additional Information

Relocation is an option. Visa support is not available.

Why AECOM?

Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals working on influential projects. Benefit from comprehensive training, a supportive work culture, and opportunities to work on groundbreaking local and global projects.

Key skills/competency

Transportation Engineer, Traffic Analysis, Civil Engineering, AutoCAD, Simulation Software, Infrastructure, Project Management, Technical Reporting, Public Engagement, Design

How to Get Hired at AECOM

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research AECOM's culture: Understand their global infrastructure impact and projects.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight transportation and civil engineering skills.
  • Prepare technical examples: Showcase experience with simulation software.
  • Demonstrate collaboration: Emphasize teamwork with planners and stakeholders.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review traffic simulation software usage.
Practice AutoCAD or similar design tools.
Study transportation impact and analysis methods.
Familiarize with technical reporting formats.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a teamwork challenge resolved collaboratively.
Explain handling tight project deadlines effectively.
Discuss a personal growth experience in engineering.
Share conflict resolution examples in past projects.