Structural Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Structural group to support our Water Business Line in Chicago, IL. The role involves design of new structures, structural forensic work, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures such as field notes, sketches, and photographs.
• Works on detailed or routine structural engineering assignments involving hand calculations and computer modeling tasks using structural programs (RISA 3D, STAAD 3, Excel Spreadsheet, AutoCAD, REVIT, etc).
• Experience in technical writing of proposals and reports, using reasonable cost estimates and schedules.
• Performs fieldwork to review building conditions and prepare detailed field sketches.
• Occasional out-of-town traveling is necessary.
• Proposes a creative approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identifies errors and discrepancies in results.
• Guides and mentors entry-level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Structural Engineering + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid Driver’s license and motor vehicle records check.
• Valid SE license in the State of Illinois.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite capabilities and use standard office software.
• Technical experience related to current structural design codes (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE-07, etc).
• Capable of supporting multiple projects at a time and meeting project budgets and schedules.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in water industry structural design.

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation is not available for this position. Travel is expected up to 30%.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $125,000 to $155,000 per year.