Sr Structural Engineer

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to be based in either Los Angeles or Orange, CA. This role will support a wide range of projects across industries including entertainment, commercial, industrial, government, detention, and parking structures. The position offers the opportunity to develop analytical and design skills while focusing on seismic design, seismic retrofits, and advanced structural analysis methods. The engineer will work independently and make technical decisions based on building code interpretation, company, client, and industry standard practices, and will mentor and teach junior engineers. This role is within AECOM's Buildings + Places group.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering and 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
US Citizenship due to federal contract/security requirements.
Demonstrated experience applying all major structural design codes (IBC, CBC, ASCE 7, etc).
Demonstrated experience using 3-D structural analysis software. (examples include ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, and SAFE).
Experience designing in Steel, Concrete, Masonry, and Timber.
Experience with Wind and Seismic lateral design, including retrofit of existing structures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science (with structural engineering concentration).
Preferred 12+ years of experience.
Professional License in California (SE).
Experience with performance-based design is highly desirable.
Experience with ASCE 41 for retrofit of existing structures is highly desirable.

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.
Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple to complex tests.
Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
Identifies discrepancies in results.
Provides guidance to 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 works.
Perform structural analysis and design.
Coordinate work with other design disciplines and prepare contract documents.
Construction administration.
Author structural reports, assessments, and studies.