Senior Transportation Engineer

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AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of services ranging from feasibility studies to detailed design, construction support, and project management. The position emphasizes business development, client engagement, and supporting the team in bidding for public clients in the domestic transportation market.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Client Engagement

• Lead and support the Major Project Transportation Lead in delivering transportation bids and offers from both technical and managerial perspectives.
• Manage technical and administrative content for bids and proposals for major infrastructure programs in Italy and abroad.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at local, national, and international levels.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the domestic and international transportation markets.

Project Delivery

• Oversee feasibility studies, schemes, and detailed designs, assessments, and project management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

Technical Expertise

• Recent or current project experiences must include:• Design of major linear infrastructure projects: highways, metro systems, trams, railways, and bridges/structures.
• Rehabilitation and adequacy assessments of existing road infrastructure.
• Civil works within broader infrastructure, civil, or environmental projects.

• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in leading domestic transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Italian and international design standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to lead multinational teams on infrastructure projects and bids.
• Competence in international consultancy company governance processes, approvals, and quality procedures for leading opportunities and projects.
• Proficiency in structural, road/rail, geotechnical, and environmental engineering design, including experience with relevant software and BIM coordination environments.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Previous exposure to clients at national, international, and local levels.
• Ability to manage teams to deliver on time and budget.

Ability to perform cost estimates and BoQ according to Italian standards.

AECOM: A World of Opportunities and Benefits

• Attractive Compensation Package: We offer a competitive salary along with a range of exclusive benefits, including hybrid work, meal vouchers, welfare program, resources for personal well-being and mental health, gym memberships, health insurance, laptop, smartphone, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, and a pension savings plan.
• Office in the Heart of Milan: Central location, with easy access to all the city's conveniences.
• Work Flexibility: We offer flexible work options to help you maintain an optimal work-life balance.
• Public Transport Allowances: We help cover the costs of your daily commute.
• Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Welcoming Workplaces:  Our culture promotes a welcoming and respectful work environment. AECOM Italy has obtained gender equality certification.
• Professional Growth and Development: We invest in your future with training and development programs to help you achieve your career goals.

This offer is open to all genders in compliance with legislative decree 198/2006, and to people of all ages and nationalities according to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.