Structural Engineer II

AECOM•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer II to contribute to multidisciplinary projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a focus on civil and structural design for heavy industrial clients. The role supports projects across traditional steam and thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies. The engineer will develop structural calculations and design deliverables, take ownership of defined tasks, and collaborate with senior engineers and other disciplines to provide practical solutions for clients while supporting project quality, budget, and schedule commitments. The successful candidate will understand civil and structural design principles, communicate effectively with project team members, and work well in a team environment. The role requires initiative, motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks with moderate supervision. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. Relocation is not available, and sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may vary by employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or a related field and 2 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Understanding and experience in civil and structural design and principles.
Ability to work successfully within a team environment and communicate effectively with project team members.
Strong initiative, motivation, drive, energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Progress toward Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) licensure is encouraged.
Experience preparing structural calculations and basic design deliverables, such as plans, details, and reports.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, dynamic environment.
Familiarity with common structural analysis and documentation tools.
Prior experience supporting senior engineers on the design of open structures.

Responsibilities

Perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
Execute detailed and routine engineering tasks, including preparing structural calculations.
Propose approaches to solve new problems and escalate appropriately.
Identify and communicate discrepancies in results and support their resolution with the team.
Collaborate with senior engineers to develop solutions and support client needs.
Perform work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules with moderate supervision.
Document work clearly through calculations, markups, and redlines to support quality reviews and project records.