Structural Engineering Manager

AECOM•Denver, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineering Manager (Team Lead) to be based in Denver, CO. This role is a key leadership position within AECOM’s Buildings + Places structural engineering practice, combining advanced technical leadership with people management, project delivery accountability, and practice development responsibilities. The Structural Engineering Manager will lead and grow a team of structural engineers supporting projects across commercial, aviation, federal, industrial, technology, and adaptive reuse markets. Typical project scales range from $5M–$500M in construction value, with opportunities to contribute to larger, complex programs. This role is ideal for a senior structural engineer ready to expand their leadership impact while remaining technically engaged in complex design challenges. Join our award-winning Buildings + Places team and play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, developing future leaders, and advancing AECOM’s structural engineering practice in the Rocky Mountain region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program
8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months
Demonstrated experience with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, TMS 402/602, NDS
Advanced proficiency in structural analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural, RISA, SAFE, or similar)
Experience designing structures using concrete, steel, masonry, and timber
Strong background in wind and seismic lateral systems, including retrofit of existing structures
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform site visits; valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
12+ years of progressive experience
Structural Engineer (SE) license, particularly in high-seismic regions
Experience with performance-based seismic design and nonlinear analysis
Advanced BIM coordination and Revit modeling experience
Experience with aviation, federal, or large commercial projects
Prior experience in a team lead, supervisory, or mentoring-heavy role

Responsibilities

Serve as the structural discipline lead and formal Quality Control owner for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with AECOM standards and industry codes
Lead structural design on mid-size projects and major scopes on large, complex projects
Perform and review advanced structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
Provide expertise in seismic analysis and retrofit design, including ASCE 41, performance-based design, and complex lateral systems
Oversee construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, and technical issue resolution
Represent structural engineering in client meetings, interdisciplinary coordination, and design reviews
Lead and manage structural engineering teams (typically 2–6 staff), including workload planning, delegation, technical oversight, and mentoring
Support hiring, onboarding, professional development, and performance feedback for Engineer I–III staff
Serve as a technical advisor and mentor, supporting engineers toward licensure and future leadership roles
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the structural team
Support workforce planning and coordination with department and discipline leadership
Be accountable for structural discipline delivery on assigned projects, including quality, schedule, and budget performance
Contribute to technical proposals, pursuit strategies, scope definitions, and interviews
Support and strengthen client relationships through trusted technical leadership
Assist discipline leadership with development of best practices, tools, and delivery approaches
Contribute to technical thought leadership, including internal knowledge sharing, white papers, presentations, or technical initiatives
Collaborate with structural teams across the West region and other AECOM offices, sharing expertise and supporting complex pursuits
Participate in shaping regional technical standards, seismic expertise, and innovation initiatives within the Buildings + Places practice