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Transportation Engineer

AECOM

Waterloo, IAJob$106–135K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$106–135K/yr
Location
Waterloo, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Engineer for its Surface Transportation Department in Waterloo, Iowa. The role supports roadway and highway projects, including urban and rural roads, interchanges, and design-build work. The engineer leads projects, provides technical expertise, reviews and approves work, presents solutions to clients, contributes to proposals, and estimates project budgets and schedules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Roadway Design, nice to haveSchematic Development, nice to havePlans Specifications and Estimates, nice to haveHighway Design, nice to haveMultidisciplinary Project Coordination, nice to haveBentley OpenRoads, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveExcel, nice to haveWord, nice to haveMicrosoft Project, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to have

Qualifications

BA/BS or Equivalent Experience, required8 Years Relevant Experience, requiredBachelor's in Civil Engineering, nice to have4+ Years Roadway Design Experience, nice to haveProfessional Engineer License, nice to have

Benefits

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

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 seeking a Transportation Engineer for the Surface Transportation Department in Waterloo, Iowa .

Projects may include the design of urban and rural roadways, interstate highways, interchanges, design-build and more.

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 + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

  • 4+ years of previous roadway design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and/or Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).

  • Professional Engineering (PE) License.

  • Experience designing highway/roadway systems.

  • Experience on multidisciplinary project with subconsultants.

  • Experience with design software including Bentley Open Roads

  • Familiar with MS Office 2010 software (Excel, Word, Project) is required.

  • Current work and experience with Schematic Development, Roadway Design.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work as a team.

Additional Information

  • This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship

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 $106000 to $135000.

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: J10163551

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 106000 - USD 135000 - yearly

How this job compares

Set against the 630 open Transportation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$106–135K/yr
  • US median$100–140K/yr360 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $121K, is close to the US median midpoint ($123K) — in the middle half of Transportation Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open Transportation Engineer jobs in Iowa and 630 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Transportation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (486 postings).
Education
405 of the 630 open Transportation Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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