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Civil Transportation Engineer IV

AECOM

Boston, MA · HybridJob$180–233K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$180–233K/yr
Location
Boston, MAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PE LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

AECOM is seeking a bright and highly motivated Civil Transportation Engineer IV for employment in its Transportation Business Line based out of the Chelmsford office. The role involves leading mid- to large‑size projects, providing specialized technical input, approving work, presenting solutions to clients, performing quality control, developing proposals, and estimating budgets and schedules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3DBentley OpenRoadsProject LeadershipMassDOT Design Build Knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeSix Years ExperiencePE LicenseMassDOT Design Build ExperienceAutodesk Civil 3D Knowledge

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a bright and highly motivated Civil Transportation Engineer IV for employment in our Transportation Business Line based out of our Chelmsford office.

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

  • Serves as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects.

  • Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

  • Approves and signs off on work.

  • Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.

  • Presents complex technical solutions to clients.

  • Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.

  • Participates in development of technical proposals.

  • Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • BA/BS + six years of relevant or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements:

  • MA PE or the ability to obtain. Other New England PEs are also beneficial.

  • Direct experience on MassDOT Design Build projects as a Roadway Discipline Lead or key contributor to the final design of the project.

  • Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads to support projects in New England.

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $180000 to $233000.

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.

ReqID: J10159614

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 180000 - USD 233000 - yearly

How this job compares

Set against the 1,230 open Lead Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$180–233K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$146–209K/yr31 salary ranges
  • US median$126–216K/yr947 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $207K, is 16% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($178K) — in the top quarter of Lead Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Lead Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,230 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Lead Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,080 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 788 of the 1,230 open Lead Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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