Structural Engineer Discipline Lead
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a transportation and bridge leader to serve as Tennessee Bridge Practice Lead in Franklin, Tennessee. The role leads the strategic growth, technical excellence, operational performance, and business development of AECOM’s statewide bridge and structural engineering practice within its transportation business. The position supports and leads pursuit and delivery of transportation projects, including large design-build and/or P3 projects, complex bridge design, bridge inspection, rehabilitation, and asset management. The position combines people, project, and client account management. It is responsible for statewide practice leadership, business development, key client relationships, pursuit strategy, and technical oversight and quality management of team deliverables. The lead also maintains financial, schedule, and operational accountability, and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across transportation design.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree plus ten years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in bridge or structural engineering.
- Active Tennessee PE license or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Three years of project or discipline task management experience with people leadership.
- 14 or more years of bridge design and plan development experience.
- Project experience in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, or South Carolina relating to bridge design or inspection.
- Experience in plan production for transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
- Proficiency in software such as MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, PTC MathCAD, CSiBridge, and/or MIDAS Civil.
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including technical report writing.
- Structural problem analysis skills, including knowledge and use of design and calculation tools and software.
- Knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable codes.
- Ability to perform occasional field work, including site visits and inspections, and travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead the statewide Bridge Engineering Practice for Tennessee.
- Execute annual strategic growth plans and identify emerging market opportunities and transportation trends.
- Develop a comprehensive business development plan for the Tennessee bridge market in coordination with regional plans.
- Serve as Program Manager for key Tennessee transportation clients, coordinating with the Tennessee Transportation leader and Strategic Programs Manager.
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with TDOT, local governments, planning organizations, and private development clients.
- Lead proposal development and project pursuit strategies.
- Participate in client interviews and contract negotiations.
- Represent AECOM at conferences, professional meetings, and industry events.
- Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor, overseeing technical quality of team deliverables, including plans, specifications, special provisions, and estimates.
- Apply bridge design and asset management principles to identify opportunities to support clients.
- Maintain financial, schedule, and operational accountability for work performed by the team.
- Bring a holistic understanding of transportation design to projects and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Relocation is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
