Principal Pavement Engineer - Linear Infrastructure & Site Civils

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Job Description

AECOM Enterprice capabilities are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Pavement Engineer to join our Linear Infrastructure and Site Civils Team in Bogotá D.C. This role is pivotal in enhancing our technical delivery capabilities from our enterprise design center in Colombia. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to a variety of highway, urban road, and airport infrastructure projects, focusing on advanced pavement design solutions from conceptual development through detailed design stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop pavement designs for highways, roads, street, parking areas and airport projects from the conceptual phase through detailed design.
• Perform analyses and designs for various pavement structures, including flexible, rigid, and composite pavements.
• Utilize advanced software tools for pavement design and analysis, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare design reports, technical documentation, specifications, and quantity take-offs.
• Ensure that designs comply with local and international standards as well as internal quality protocols.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (geometric design, drainage, structures, lighting, etc.).
• Participate in technical meetings with clients and authorities for design validation and approval.
• Conduct interdisciplinary reviews of deliverables, ensuring technical consistency and schedule compliance.
• Supervise and provide technical support to CAD designers and modelers within the project team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, with a minimum of 6 years of proven experience in pavement design.
• Advanced proficiency in pavement design software (e.g., AASHTO, FAARFIELD), software to  mechanistic pavement design and analysis and software to perform backcalculation of pavement material properties.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering designs up to detailed construction documentation level.
• Knowledge of international and local standards for pavement design and construction. (ASTM- AASHTO-FAA)
• Technical management and leadership skills for pavement design activities.
• Intermediate or higher level of technical English (for reading standards and specifications).
• Valid professional engineering license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in pavement design.
• Experience in the design of airport pavements, including runways, taxiways, and aprons.
• Participation in pavement condition assessments and rehabilitation projects.
• Proficiency in additional modeling and analysis software.
• Specialization or master's degree in Pavement Engineering or related fields.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Colombia work authorisation is not available for this position, now or in the future.

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.