Entry-Level Structural Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Structural Engineer to support the AECOM Water, Structures Department in our New Orleans or Houston office. AECOM is searching for candidates who can be a role model, client-focused, impactful, and decisive.

Entry-level technical new hires are eligible to participate in AECOM's Graduate Development Program (GDP), a program designed to support assimilation into the organization, help with technical development planning toward licensure (or other early technical milestones), and create a foundation of knowledge necessary for future career success.

This position is expected to begin in Jan or June 2025.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to build analytic and design skills and further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Performing assignments related to the design, analysis, rehabilitation, and inspection of Water infrastructure and ancillary structures.
• Using computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Exercising judgment limited to developing work details in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Preparing engineering-related designs, calculations, sketches, visual aids, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Performing work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
• Academic track with a structural engineering concentration is highly desirable.
• 1-2 cycles of relevant internship experience in the execution of structural design projects is a plus.
• Capable of using spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software. Basic knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position. (examples include software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, STAAD, and MathCad).
• Experience or education in reinforced concrete and steel design.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.