Senior Bridge Design Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer for the Milwaukee office to enhance its growing staff and bridge design leadership team.

Work will consist of leading the design effort and project management for local and DOT structures in Wisconsin and other states throughout the Midwest.

Specifics of the role include:

• Lead Structural Engineer on projects including reviewing designs and plans.
• Providing specialized technical input on transportation related projects.
• Managing bridge projects including design tasks and coordinating work with engineering staff.
• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design of new bridges utilizing pre-stressed concrete, reinforced concrete, structural steel and timber components.
• Inspection, assessment and rehabilitation design of existing bridges.
• Load evaluation of existing bridges.
• Proficient in the use of computer software for the analysis and design of complex structures.
• Experience in preparation of technical specifications and design documents, report writing, technical engineering support, and limited inspection during construction.

As a member of this team, you will be a professional in dealing with colleagues of all levels and disciplines. This position is an opportunity to work within an established and successful group that offers a diverse range of projects, technical challenges and career development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to pass MVR check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years' experience in bridge design
• Project management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including technical report writing.
• Structural problem analysis skills (including knowledge/use of design and calculation tools, software)
• Knowledgeable of standard engineering practices, techniques and applicable Codes.
• Knowledge of current structural modeling software tools
• Project experience on State DOT projects in WIA current
• PE license in the State of WI or on track to attain within one year of employment if hired.

• AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the United States. 
• No relocation offered with this opportunity.
• Offered rate of compensation (in Wisconsin only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $190,000.00

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.