Senior Rail Bridge Design Project Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a candidate for the position of Senior Rail Bridge Design Project Engineer with AECOM's expanding Bridge Design Engineering Group based in AECOM's Chicago, Illinois office.

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Senior technical resource for transit and freight rail structures - may serve as technical advisor for team.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepares technical specification sections.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• llinois PE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering degree.
• SE highly preferred
• 8+ years of bridge design and plan development experience
• Proficiency in software such as MicroStation, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, PTC MathCAD.
• Experience leading a staff of engineers and CAD personnel.
• Experience in the plan production of transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• 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
• Ability to do occasional field work (site visits and inspections) and travel.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
• Offered rate of compensation (Chicago Illinois and regionally) area only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $225,000.00.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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