Structural Lead

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work options

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Structural Lead in our Sacramento, CA office to provide technical leadership for major infrastructure projects. You will guide structural design criteria, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support design reviews to ensure compliance with program requirements and standards.

The role requires a CA-licensed PE with a strong background in bridges, viaducts, and seismic design, plus extensive experience managing design development and construction support activities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in California.
• Experience leading structural design for major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Directs and contributes to Structures Design Criteria development for Bridges, Retaining Walls, and Buried Structures.
• Coordinate with Seismic Specialist Team to develop ground motion procedures and cross‑discipline reviews.
• Manage progress and schedule of technical chapters of criteria development; supervise final design and construction support.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Seismic coordination

Education

BA/BS in engineering

PE California license

Tools

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

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 seeking a Structural Lead for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. The role provides technical leadership and oversight for structural engineering activities supporting the initiatives for major infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing the development of structural design criteria, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts, overseeing technical studies, and supporting design reviews and project delivery. The Structural Lead collaborates with internal teams, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure structural designs comply with program requirements, engineering standards, and project objectives while supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

• Directs and contributes to Structures Design Criteria development for Bridges, Retaining Walls, and Buried Structures
• Coordinates with Seismic Specialist Team to develop the Ground Motion and Fault Crossing Response procedures
• Manage, and monitor progress and schedule of technical chapters of criteria development

Support and supervises special studies

• Assesses the studies to support design criteria development, third party agreements, and others as necessary
• Assist in the development of scope, delivery schedule and cost estimates
• Monitors progress and schedule of deliverables
• Manages and supervises the final design and construction support team to support construction contract packages:
  • Coordinate with PCM and System Assurance team to ensure the required design and review procedures, V&V process, and system interfaced requirements specified in GP and PCM manual are followed
  • Supervise the team to perform the Due Diligent Review for technical contract submittals
  • Manage the review of Requests for Information (RFIs), Design Variance Requests (DVRs), received from PCM for preparation of the responses
  • Coordinate with technical teams to develop the Directive Memo for issuing to PCM and Design Builder
  • Provide updates of design requirements and technical documents to support the preliminary designs for obtaining approval of environmental clearance application
  • Supervise the team to perform the review of the preliminary design submittals
  • Attend the technical discussion meetings

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed Professional Engineer in California

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in engineering, construction management, or other closely related curriculum
• This individual shall have at least 20 years of structures engineering practical experience
• Knowledge of principles and practices of structural design of the bridges, and transit viaducts in high seismicity area
• Knowledge of principles and practices of high-speed rail design criteria and standards
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the design and construction support projects
• Familiar with Design-bid-build and Design-build project delivery methods and requirements
• Ability to use experience to evaluate engineering solutions for the major transportation projects from planning, preliminary, final design and through the construction phases
• Strong project and construction management background
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Visio
• Familiar with transportation projects and disciplines
• Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering judgment in areas of design and construction engineering on transportation projects.
• Excellent communication skills
• Working relationships with management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and their associations

Additional Information

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 $140000 to $240000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

• 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.

ReqID: J10157238

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 140000 - USD 240000 - yearly