Maritime Structural Engineering Technical Lead - NYC/Northeast

About the role

AECOM is actively seeking a Maritime Structural Engineering Lead for our New York, NY office. This is a diverse role that requires your contribution and insight to achieve effective delivery of its current portfolio of projects and bids for new work within an existing team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of complex structural projects across ports and marine infrastructure, ensuring technical excellence, commercial viability, and alignment with client expectations.
• Act as a key client interface, building trusted relationships, providing strategic engineering advice, and supporting business growth through technical leadership and market insight.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that meet regulatory requirements, sustainability goals and agreed upon operational criteria.
• Provide strategic technical direction for mentorship and development of engineering talent, promoting a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and professional growth within the team.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with local and international maritime codes and standards, while proactively managing risk and safety considerations.
• Champion quality, innovation, and thought leadership, contributing to industry standards through rigorous quality control, publications, and active participation in technical forums and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Twelve (12) plus years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with a strong focus on ports, maritime, and coastal infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineering licensure in Civil/Structural Engineering.

Qualifications

• Master of Science (with Structural Engineering concentration).
• Fifteen (15) plus years of experience as a Structural Engineer with a minimum of ten (10) years of focused experience in ports, marine and waterfront projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, managing complex stakeholder environments including port authorities, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in the design and delivery of maritime structures, including wharves, jetties, dolphins, seawalls, and marine terminals.
• In-depth knowledge of structural analysis and design tools, with a solid understanding of United States codes, relevant international guidelines and the unique challenges of working in marine and coastal environments.
• Experience with computer analysis and design software such as SAP 2000, RISA 3D, STAAD.Pro, SAFE.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $200000 to $250000 per year.