Senior Structural Engineer at AECOM Latham, NY

Fairweather, LLC; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in upstate New York to lead transportation design projects for state, municipal, and private clients. You will contribute to technical leadership, guide project teams, and ensure designs meet quality and compliance standards.

The role requires a PE license and NYDOT/NYSTA experience, with a preference for a Master's degree and about 10 years in the field. Collaboration within the Transportation Business Line is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering; 8 years of transportation experience.
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with New York DOT (NYDOT) and/or NYS Thruway Authority (NYSTA) standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership for a specialty.
• Applies advanced engineering principles across broad assignments.
• Makes independent technical decisions and represents the organization in conferences.
• Resolves critical questions and coordinates work among teams.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE)

Transportation engineering

NYDOT/NYSTA experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer job at AECOM. Latham, NY.

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 Engineer for upstate New York. The candidate will be assigned to AECOM’s Transportation Business Line and will work on a variety of design-build civil engineering projects for local, state, and federal agencies and private sector clients. The candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to help the team meet project goals and comply with company standards. This individual will manage project or structure tasks on major projects and/or will supervise a number of professional engineers / entry-level engineers.

• Provides technical leadership for a specialty.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences.
• Resolves important questions and plans and coordinates work.
• Utilizes advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering + 8 years of transportation experience.
• Must have a PE.
• Experience working with New York DOT (NYDOT) and/or New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) standards.

Preferred Requirements:

• 10 years related experience.
• Master Degree in Structural Engineering.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN MARCH 29, 2027.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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
• 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 2025. 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.

Summary

Type: Full-time

Function: Engineering

Experience level: Mid-Senior Level

Industry: Construction