Senior Rail Bridge Design Project Engineer

AECOM • Chicago, IL

77d • $160,000 - $225,000

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a candidate for the position of Senior Rail Bridge Design Project Engineer with AECOM's expanding Bridge Design Engineering Group based in AECOM's Chicago, Illinois office. The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Senior technical resource for transit and freight rail structures - may serve as technical advisor for team. Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise. Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others. Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables. Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects. Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package. Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings. Prepares technical specification sections. Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Illinois PE.

Nice To Haves

• Master's of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering degree.
• SE highly preferred.
• 8+ years of bridge design and plan development experience.
• Proficiency in software such as MicroStation, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, PTC MathCAD.
• Experience leading a staff of engineers and CAD personnel.
• Experience in the plan production of transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including technical report writing.
• Structural problem analysis skills (including knowledge/use of design and calculation tools, software).
• Knowledgeable of standard engineering practices, techniques and applicable codes.
• Ability to do occasional field work (site visits and inspections) and travel.

Responsibilities

• Senior technical resource for transit and freight rail structures - may serve as technical advisor for team.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepares technical specification sections.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees