Structural Engineer – Bridge & Transportation Structures

AECOM; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM's Greater Pennsylvania Area Bridge Engineering Practice seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to design and analyze bridges, manage projects and mentor junior staff. The role includes hybrid work with two days on-site in options like Philadelphia or Conshohocken and remote days.

A PE license, civil-structural background, and CAD/FEA proficiency are essential. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in Structural Engineering and have 6+ years in bridge projects, with familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with structures focus; PE license required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed; on-site/off-site flexibility.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred; more than 6 years' bridge experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, preliminary and final bridge design.
• Analyze and rehabilitate existing bridges; create design calculations and reports.
• Use CAD/FEA tools for analysis and detailing; review technical specs and costs.
• Mentor junior staff and manage structural design tasks; ensure QA/QC compliance.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

CAD

CSiBridge

OpenBridge OBM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (structures)

PE License

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenBridge Modeler

FEA software

CAD

Job description

Company Description

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’s Greater Pennsylvania Area Bridge (GPA) Engineering Practice is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with a passion for bridge design. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established and very successful bridge design group that offers a diverse range of projects, technical challenges, and career development opportunities.

Our GPA Bridge Engineering Practice works on projects for our local clients, as well as mega-projects throughout North America. These projects are delivered across many clients via various delivery methods. The GPA Bridge Engineering Practice has offices in Philadelphia, PA, Conshohocken, PA, Mechanicsburg, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV. This Structural Engineer role is a hybrid role, working a minimum of 2 days from one of these AECOM offices and the remaining days remotely each week.

As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. Our Greater Pennsylvania Area Bridge Engineering Practice partners with our clients to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably. We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.

The responsibilities of the Structural Engineer position include, but are not limited to:

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed final design of new bridges and other transportation structures;
• Analysis and rehabilitation design of existing bridges;
• Use of computer software for the analysis and design of bridges and other structures;
• Preparation and/or quality review checking of technical reports, design calculations, and structural plans;
• Preparation and/or quality review checking of technical specifications and construction cost estimates;
• Working both independently and with groups of engineers, designers and/or specialists toward the development of structural design documents and contract deliverables;
• Following of QA/QC procedures to ensure the technical quality of deliverables, and assisting with responses to client’s comments on structural design elements of the deliverables.
• Training, mentoring and helping to develop junior structural engineering staff; and
• Structural-related project task management.

Current Projects

• I-95/Girard Avenue Interchange Reconstruction, PennDOT District 6-0
• I-80 17M Total Reconstruction, PennDOT District 5-0
• I-81 D46 Total Reconstruction, PennDOT District 4-0
• I-95/US322 Interchange Reconstruction, PennDOT District 6-0
• I-70 K30 Mainline Reconstruction, PennDOT District 12-0
• McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Rehabilitation, PennDOT District 11
• I-80 Brookville West, PennDOT District 10-0
• I-276 Widening and Reconstruction (Milepost 311 – Milepost 319), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
• Commodore Barry Bridge Structural Rehabilitation and Painting, Delaware River Port Authority
• Schuylkill to Suburban (S2S) Infrastructure Renewal Project, SEPTA
• SR 299 Viaduct over Appoquinimink River, DelDOT
• In addition, several of our Bridge Engineering Practice personnel are currently supporting mega design-build projects across North America

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with structures focus and four (4) years of relevant experience working on bridges and other transportation structures or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
• Six (6) or more years of experience with structural bridge design
• Project experience with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and/or other State DOTs
• Proficiency with CAD and similar computer software
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis using CSiBridge or other bridge FE analysis software
• Experience in BIM delivery and/or modeling using Bentley Open Bridge Modeler (OBM) or other modeling software
• Experience with alternative delivery methods or projects with early contractor involvement

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate must be able to work on-site in Philadelphia, PA, Conshohocken, PA, Mechanicsburg, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, or Morgantown, WV a minimum of two days per week.

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $90000 to $125000.

Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 125000 - yearly

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 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.