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Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

AECOM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Sept 2025
💰 $185,000/yr($115,000/yr$185,000/yr)

About the role

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural / Bridge Design Engineer to be part of AECOM's growing Colorado and U.S. West regional bridge design project work based in the Denver, CO. office. 

This position will involve performing building structure design analysis, including plan preparation of various and diverse bridge structures, BIM tool usage as well as exposure to and contributing to project work throughout the Western U.S. 

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

  • Senior Structural Engineer on projects, including reviewing designs and plans.
  • Providing specialized technical input on transportation-related projects.
  • Managing building structure projects, including design tasks and coordination of work with engineering staff.
  • Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of new bridges utilizing prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, structural steel, and timber components.
  • Proficient in the use of computer software for the analysis and design of complex structures with an additional focus on 3D bridge modelling workflows.
  • Experience in preparation of technical specifications and design documents, report writing, technical engineering support, and limited inspection during construction.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.10 + years' experience in structural design.
  • Master's degree in structural engineering.
  • 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 and software).
  • Knowledgeable of other standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable Codes, such as AREMA, AASHTO, etc.
  • Knowledge of current structural modeling software tools.
  • A current PE license in the State of CO.

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • Due to client project requirements, AECOM is not offering U.S. work sponsorship for this opportunity.
  • Offered rate of compensation for Denver, CO. (and greater Colorado ) will be based on the individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $185,000.00.

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

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