Structural Engineer Discipline Lead

Aecom2; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Tennessee Bridge Practice Lead in Franklin, TN. This leadership role drives growth, technical excellence, and performance for the statewide bridge and structural practice within the transportation business.

The role combines people, project, and client account management, advancing design-build and P3 projects, asset management, and bridge inspections. Strong leadership and technical oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in bridge/structural engineering or equivalent experience.
• Active Tennessee PE license or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Leads and develops statewide bridge/structural projects and teams.
• Experience with large design-build or P3 transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the statewide Bridge Engineering Practice for Tennessee.
• Develop and execute annual growth plans and BD strategies.
• Maintain senior client relationships with TDOT and others.
• Oversee deliverables including plans, specs, and estimates.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Technical reporting

Communication

Proposal development

Education

BA/BS in related field

Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge Designer

LEAP Concrete/Bridge

PTC MathCAD

CSiBridge

MIDAS Civil

Job description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, accomplished transportation / bridge leader to serve as Tennessee Bridge Practice Lead for employment in Franklin, TN.

This leadership position will be responsible for the strategic growth, technical excellence, operational performance, and business development of the firm's statewide bridge and structural engineering practice within AECOM's transportation business.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Joining our team will provide the right candidate the opportunity to directly lead and support the pursuit and delivery of transformational transportation projects including large design-build and/or P3 projects, complex bridge design, bridge inspection, rehabilitation, and asset management projects. This individual will serve as both people, project, and client account manager, as part of a world-class team with the power to uplift communities and improve lives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the statewide Bridge Engineering Practice for Tennessee.
• Execute annual strategic growth plans.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and transportation trends.
• Develop a comprehensive business development plan for the Tennessee bridge market, in coordination with regional plans.
• Serve as Program Manager for key Tennessee transportation clients, in coordination with the Tennessee Transportation leader and Strategic Programs Manager.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with TDOT, local governments, planning organizations, and private development clients.
• Lead proposal development and project pursuit strategies.
• Participate in client interviews and contract negotiations.
• Represent AECOM at conferences, professional meetings, and industry events.
• Be a senior technical resource and serve technical advisor for the team, maintaining responsibility for technical oversight and quality management of all team deliverables, including plans, specifications, special provisions, and estimates.
• Bring understanding of sound bridge design and asset management principles to the team and translate this into opportunities to support clients.
• Maintain financial, schedule and operational accountability for work performed by the team.
• Bring a holistic understanding of transportation design to projects, facilitating effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in bridge / structural engineering.
• Active Tennessee PE license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering degree.
• Three years of project or discipline task management experience with people leadership.
• 14 + years of bridge design and plan development experience
• Project experience in TN, AL, NC, SC states relating to bridge design or inspection.
• Experience in the plan production of transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Proficiency in software such as MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, PTC MathCAD, CSiBridge and/or MIDAS Civil.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including technical report writing.
• Structural problem analysis skills (including knowledge/use of design and calculation tools, software)
• Knowledgeable of standard engineering practices, techniques and applicable codes
• Ability to do occasional field work (site visits and inspections) and travel.

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

Relocation is available.

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.

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