Senior Structural Design Engineer

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.

Discover your #H2Opportunity

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our thriving, multidisciplinary Water Resources Structural Engineering team based in our New Orleans office.

AECOM’s Global Water Resources Team is involved in high profile, industry leading infrastructure projects throughout the United States and beyond, including a variety of significant projects at the State and Federal level.

The AECOM New Orleans office works closely with the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, CPRA and the New Orleans District US Army Corps of Engineers as well as other state agencies and districts of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

This important role offers participation in a variety of challenging projects including flood protection, pump stations, ports, locks, dams, and other hydraulic structures for water conveyance and water treatment.

Key responsibilities of the position are expected to include:

• Lead Structural Engineer on projects, may include reviewing project designs, plans and specifications.
• Providing specialized technical input on water-related projects.
• Managing structural projects, including design tasks and coordination of work with multi-disciplined engineering staff within AECOM and our joint venture partners.
• Experience in preparation of proposals, technical specifications and design documents, report writing, technical engineering support, and limited support and inspection during construction.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices. As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
• Perform condition assessments and site visits as needed.

The Structural Engineering team brings together the skills of project managers, civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, numerical modelers, and a wide range of related disciplines.  We provide our clients with technically innovative, integrated, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions, ranging from high-profile infrastructure programs through locally significant projects that make a real difference to the communities we live in and serve.  AECOM works to imagine a better solution and to deliver it.

 Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 ACI, ASIC, ASCE, AASHTO, and various USACE Engineering Manuals.
• Knowledge of current structural modeling software tools including finite element analysis.
• A current PE license in the State of LA, TX, or others.

• Relocation is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

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. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.