Senior Bridge Project Design Engineer

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Bridge Project Design Engineer for employment in the Orange, CA. office.

This career enhancing position will involve performing transportation structure design analysis, including plan preparation of structures in Los Angeles, Southern and greater California as well as exposure to and contributing to project work throughout the Western U.S. 

This important role offers participation in a variety of challenging projects such as the and a dynamic work environment due to the number, type and size of bridges that make up the vast portfolio of the experienced bridge group this engineer will be joining.

This position is a gateway to a rewarding career which will provide opportunities for professional and technical growth, as well as career advancement.

• Lead Structural Engineer on projects, including reviewing designs and plans.

• Providing specialized technical input on transportation-related projects.

• Managing bridge projects, including design tasks and coordination of work with engineering staff.

• Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of new bridges utilizing prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, structural steel, and timber components.

• Inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation design of existing bridges.

• Load evaluation of existing bridges.

• Proficient in the use of computer software for the analysis and design of complex structures.

• Experience in preparation of technical specifications and design documents, report writing, technical engineering support, and limited inspection during construction.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in bridge design.

• Master's degree in structural engineering.

• Knowledgeable of AASHTO/Caltrans standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable Codes.

• Project management skills.

• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including technical report writing.

• Structural problem analysis skills (including knowledge/use of design and calculation tools and software).

• Knowledgeable of other standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable Codes, such as IBC/CBC, AREMA, MRDC, etc.

• Knowledge of current structural modeling software tools.

• A current PE license in the State of CA.

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

• AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

• Offered rate of compensation for Los Angeles, CA. (and greater California) will be based on the individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $195,000.00.

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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.