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Senior Structural Design Engineer

Job in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 122000 USD Yearly USD 122000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Water Resources Structural Engineering team based in our New Orleans office.

AECOM’s Global Water Resources Team is involved in high profile, industry leading infrastructure projects throughout the United States and beyond, including a variety of significant projects at the State and Federal level.

The AECOM New Orleans office works closely with the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the New Orleans District US Army Corps of Engineers, as well as other state agencies and districts of the US Army Corps of Engineers. This role offers participation in a variety of challenging projects including flood protection, pump stations, ports, locks, dams, and other hydraulic structures for water conveyance and water treatment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Structural Engineer on projects, may include reviewing project designs, plans and specifications.
  • Provide specialized technical input on water-related projects.
  • Manage structural projects, including design tasks and coordination of work with multi-disciplined engineering staff within AECOM and joint venture partners.
  • Prepare proposals, technical specifications and design documents, report writing, technical engineering support, and limited support and inspection during construction.
  • Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards; modify guidelines as necessary, devise new approaches, and apply existing criteria in new ways.
  • Perform condition assessments and site visits as needed.

The Structural Engineering team combines project managers, civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, numerical modelers, and related disciplines to deliver technically innovative, integrated, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions across infrastructure programs and local projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years' experience in structural design.
  • Master's degree in structural engineering.
  • Project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including technical report writing.
  • Structural problem analysis skills, including knowledge/use of design and calculation tools and software.
  • Knowledge of other standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable codes (e.g., ACI, ASIC, ASCE, AASHTO, USACE Engineering Manuals).
  • Knowledge of current structural modeling software tools including finite element analysis.
  • A current PE license in the State of LA, TX, or others.
Additional Information
  • Relocation is not available for this role.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role.
  • Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is USD 122,000 - USD 20,449,600 per year.
About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm, we solve clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We 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 with revenue in fiscal year 2024 of $16.1 billion.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects locally and globally, with cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our training and development programs are designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. We foster a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace with opportunities to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 122,000 - USD 20,449,600 - yearly

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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