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AECOM’s Complex Bridge Preservation Practice is seeking a Structural Engineer to be based in the Philadelphia, PA Office.
This position is expected to begin in December 2022.
AECOM’s Complex Bridge Preservation Practice works on long-span bridges that are nationally recognized, iconic structures, critical to a nation’s strategic transportation network and vital to local communities. These bridge types include but are not limited to suspension, tied-arch, cantilever truss, continuous steel truss, and cable-stayed.
Our preservation practice includes engineers with unrivaled experience in inspecting and maintaining complex bridges as well as designing and supervising rehabilitation schemes on many significant complex bridge preservation projects. The practice is uniquely tied with industry-recognized experts throughout AECOM’s Global Bridge Practice. As a leading innovator in the latest technologies for long-span bridge preservation, the practice consistently presents technical papers detailing these techniques and has received national awards within the industry.
This role will offer unique opportunities to grow and develop your career and be a key leader in the long term development and growth of the practice learning directly from the practice leaders.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Initially as field engineer on a local long span bridge preservation project in construction with duration of one (1) to two (2) years. Following end of the field assignment the position will transition to local Philadelphia office location.
Preparing design calculations, plans, and project specifications on long span bridge preservation and rehabilitation projects throughout North America on behalf of our clients.
Ability to work under a senior engineer or as a member of a team to perform structural engineering tasks primarily in the long span bridge, transportation industry.
This role will require working on bridges / structures at considerable highs with requisite safety equipment.
Office to travel ratio (90/10).
Maintain schedules.
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus and two (2) years of relevant experience working on transportation bridge structures.
- Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Desire to obtain PE license in future
We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.