Company Description

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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

Looking for an opportunity to further your career with a top-ranked, globally positioned firm? AECOM is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our highly collaborative and motivated staff in our Arlington, VA office’s Building Engineering practice. It is an opportunity to apply your talents to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects in an environment committed to excellence in innovation, technical quality, and client service. The Structural Engineer will perform the following duties:

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Lead the preparation of deliverables and products such as presentation materials, calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and cost estimates related to structural systems including structural steel, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, masonry, wood, and timber for commercial and governmental facilitiesDeliver complete, accurate, and coordinated project design assignments within time and budget parameters while satisfying client contractual obligationsExplore creative approaches to address and solve design challengesPerform field investigation for incorporation of existing conditions into construction documentsPerform construction administration duties, such as shop drawing review, RFI responses, construction inspections, and responding to client requestsWork within a project team environment, coordinate work with other project disciplines, participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverablesManage multiple projects on a daily basisMaintain and organize all project-related documentation, plan and organize work by developing work plansWork independently and make technical decisions based on building code interpretation as well as company, client, and industry-standard practicesAssist department in developing standards and maintaining current code and practice knowledgePerform quality assurance/quality control checking of structural design documents developed by fellow engineers including design calculations and drawingsMentor less experienced structural engineers and support career growthSenior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for the teamDevelops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by othersProvides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements and develop proposals

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.  With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.  Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies.   

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BS in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering with a Structural emphasis and six (6) of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationValid Civil/Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) license recognized by a state licensing boardDue to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is requiredProfessional experience in the use of structural analysis software for designing whole structural building systems such as RAM Structural Systems, ETABS, SAP2000, Safe, etc.Experience using Revit in a professional setting is required

Preferred Requirements

Eight (8) or more years of experience with an engineering firm designing structural systems for commercial, institutional, and government facilitiesMaster’s degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with a structural emphasisHas a security clearance or able to obtain oneThe ability to work with, interpret, and apply national and local building codesProficient in the use of computers for making engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and report writingStrong written communication, presentation, and client interface skillsAbility to take responsibility for given tasks with limited supervision while proactively developing standard practices and new techniques

Additional Information

 

Sponsorship is not available for this positionRelocation is not available 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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.