Structural Engineer III - Ports and Marine

AECOM•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer to work on ports and marine projects, based in Houston, Texas, in a hybrid arrangement. The role involves maritime design and planning for projects such as container terminals, mining and bulk facilities, oil and gas developments, marinas, ports and harbors, and coastal defense and development schemes. Work includes applying maritime codes and standards such as USACE, PIANC, and OCIMF, and designing structures including wharves, piles, sheet piles, and dolphins across the United States. The engineer independently prepares calculations and develops structural technical specifications, plans, and details. The role includes completing primary design elements with little supervision, working within agreed budgets and schedules, and providing guidance to entry-level engineers. Occasional short- to medium-term site visits may be required depending on project needs. U.S. citizenship is required. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship.
Developmental experience in a professional position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Master of Science with a concentration in structural engineering.
Ten or more years of related experience.
Experience designing marine structures, including wharves, piles, sheet piles, and dolphins in seismic zones.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of computer analysis and design software such as SAP 2000, RISA 3D, STAAD.Pro, LPILE, SAFE, or equivalent.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Proficiency using computers for engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and report writing.
Demonstrable interest in developing a career in Ports & Marine Engineering.
Enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, technical proficiency, ambition, and drive.

Responsibilities

Undertake design and planning activities for maritime projects, including container terminals, mining and bulk facilities, oil and gas, marinas, ports and harbors, and coastal defense and development schemes.
Perform maritime design and planning using relevant codes and standards, including USACE, PIANC, and OCIMF.
Design marine structures, including wharves, piles, sheet piles, and dolphins.
Independently prepare engineering calculations and develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details.
Perform assigned portions of broader engineering work and gather and correlate basic engineering data using established procedures.
Complete detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
Propose approaches to new problems by modifying standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
Identify discrepancies in results.
Provide guidance to entry-level engineers.
Perform work in accordance with agreed budgets and schedules with little supervision.
Independently complete the tasks necessary for primary design elements of engineering works.
Make occasional short- to medium-term site visits as project requirements dictate.