Bridge Design Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to be based in AECOM's Chicago, Ill. office.

This full-time position will support our bridge practice out of our Illinois and other Midwest / Western U.S. offices. This career enhancing position will involve performing transportation structure design analysis, including plan preparation of structures in the Chicago Metro area, Illinois and exposure and contributing to project work throughout the Western U.S.

This important role offers participation in a variety of challenging projects 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.