Structural Engineer - Technical Discipline Lead

AECOM; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Roanoke, Virginia office's Building Engineering practice. This role involves leading structural engineering deliverables, overseeing construction activities, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a valid Professional Engineer license with at least 6 years of relevant experience. A hybrid work model is offered with potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant structural engineering experience or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Proven experience with major building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of structural engineering deliverables.
• Review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct conditions assessments and structural investigations.

Skills

Structural analysis software proficiency

Designing concrete and steel structures

Strong written communication

Client interface skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Structural Engineer - Technical Discipline Lead

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid

At AECOM we are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our highly collaborative and motivated staff in our Roanoke, Virginia office’s Building Engineering practice. The Structural Engineer will perform the following duties:

• Serve as Senior technical resource and project lead for the preparation of structural engineering deliverables for commercial and governmental facilities.
• Independently perform and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Lead a group of engineers and BIM technicians focused on structural and multi-discipline projects.
• Conduct conditions assessments, feasibility studies, and structural investigations of existing buildings.
• Oversee construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and site observations.
• Perform quality control reviews of calculations and drawings prepared by others.
• Significantly contribute to interdisciplinary coordination and design reviews.
• Assist department in developing standards and maintaining current code and practice knowledge.
• Mentor less experienced structural engineers and support their career growth.
• Represent structural engineering in client meetings and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program plus 6 years of relevant structural engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid Professional Engineer license recognized by a state licensing board.
• U.S. Citizenship due to the nature of the work.

Preferred Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience with an engineering firm designing structural systems for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Proven experience with major building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, TMS, NDS).
• Proficient in the use of 3D structural analysis software (RAM Structural, ETABS, RISA, SAP2000, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience designing concrete and steel structures.
• Strong written communication, presentation, and client interface skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Antiterrorism/Force Protection and Blast Resistant structural design.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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