Bridge Design Project Engineer III

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Bridge Design Project Engineer III to be based in AECOM's Austin, TX, office.

This full-time position will support our bridge practice out of the Austin team location. This career enhancing position will involve performing transportation structure design analysis, including plan preparation of structures in Texas and exposure and contributing to project work throughout the Western U.S. This will include the recently won I-35 NEX – San Antonio Mega-Project.

This important role offers participation in a variety of challenging projects such as the and a dynamic work environment due to the number, type and size of bridges that make up the vast portfolio of the experienced bridge group this engineer will be joining.

This position is a gateway to a rewarding career which will provide opportunities for professional and technical growth, as well as career advancement.

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

• Prepare structural designs, plans, specifications and cost estimate for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, and drainage structures.
• Provide load rating analysis, rehabilitation concepts and structure type analysis evaluations.
• Use current engineering design software.
• Coordinate with other design teams and disciplines.
• Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Propose approaches to solve new problems encountered.
• Identify discrepancies in results.
• Provide guidance to entry level engineers.
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to pass MVR check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional engineering related work environment with heavy emphasis on design of highway bridges.
• PE licensure.
• BS, MS and 4 + years of related experience.
• Knowledge of industry standard computer software such as Civil3D, Microstation, LEAP Bridge Concrete, MDX, CSiBridge, STAAD, AASHTOWare etc.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, develop technical reports and document client communications.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering