Senior Bridge Engineer

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The Transportation division of AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a creative, highly talented Structural Bridge Engineer to join our Bridges and Structures Design team for the New York Metro area. This role can be based out of New York City or Piscataway, NJ. 

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career with experience in Transportation Structures in the New York Metro market. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of a range of projects for both public and private sector clients. The transportation business in New York is made up of professional technical experts in the bridges, highways, ports & marine, airports, rail and planning disciplines.

As a Senior Bridge Engineer, your knowledge and understanding of delivery expectations must be understood to effectively lead as projects are executed under conventional or alternative delivery models. Moreover, less experienced staff will seek guidance and direction making a strong understanding Bridge design specifications critical. Implied is an ability to complete structural design from planning through to detailed design stages for steel and, concrete. Enjoyment of deriving technical solutions from a pragmatic understanding of empirical theories is an attribute.

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

• Leading the development of proposals to clients for the delivery of studies and/or design services and developing engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements
• Working independently with general guidance and mentoring junior engineers within the bridge group
• Undertaking technical analysis, including developing new methods and techniques to complete complex or unique studies
• Taking a lead technical design role and ensuring compliance with current design standards and specifications
• Performing quality control review of design calculations or drawings
• Developing construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Preparing reports and other documentation for clients, review agencies and the public
• Project management responsibilities including financial, quality and schedule management of projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering + eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience or education
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York &/or New Jersey

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 plus years in transportation structures design and construction with recent structural design experience
• Master’s Degree in structural engineering is preferred
• Recent experience in delivering projects for a diverse client base in New York including the New York Metro agencies
• Familiarity with local Bridge Design Guidelines, Specifications and Technical Standards
• Demonstrated track record of delivering a range of technical projects from new build to rehabilitation
• A working knowledge of Finite Element analysis and modelling
• Experience in participating in multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with ability to manage and coordinate supporting design inputs: drainage, roadway, lighting, aesthetics, etc
• Strong interpersonal, negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Relocation Assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

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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. 

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