Junior Design Project Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Join AECOM’s Transportation team in Atlanta and play a key role in delivering roadway projects that make a real difference across Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced roadway engineer who’s ready to take on greater leadership, ownership, and visibility while staying connected to hands‑on technical work. As a Roadway Design Project Manager, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through delivery on projects that improve safety, mobility, and long‑term sustainability. This position offers a hybrid work option.

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

• Managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and change management.
• Managing projects that involve a combination of the following: quantities/cost estimation, roadway geometrics, staging, drainage, modeling, signing and marking, right-of-way, and erosion and sedimentation control.
• Providing technical oversight, support, and training to engineers
• Following internal quality control processes
• People management, such as mentoring and supervising lead engineers and junior engineers to support their technical growth and career development
• Fostering technical excellence across the business line by sharing expertise, promoting best practices, and supporting continuous learning

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline and 4 years of related roadway project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Georgia PE License

Preferred:

• 10 years of experience designing & managing roadway projects
• Experience designing & managing Georgia roadway projects
• Experience and training with GDOT Plan Development Process

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

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.