Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a driven, attentive Bridge Design Engineer and Construction Engineering Representative for immediate employment in Tennessee (AECOM’s East Region) to join AECOM’s Bridge Design Team and Class I Railroad Team.
This individual may report out of any of the AECOM offices within Tennessee but is preferably located in the eastern portion of the state. A significant portion of the individual’s role will be supporting AECOM’s Class I Railroad Team on projects throughout Tennessee and potentially the surrounding states.

This individual also will support the Bridge Design Teams based out of Atlanta, GA and Franklin, Tennessee. The appropriately qualified applicant shall demonstrate experience in engineering design and either construction inspection or project management. Experience with Class I Railroads is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities are but are not limited to:

• Conducting field work as part of AECOM’s Freight Railroad Contract(s), which has a well-defined scope.
• Working with task leaders to deliver our scope of services to the Railroad client throughout the construction phase of Public Improvements Projects from project kickoff through project closeout.
• Coordinating with Public Improvement project sponsors, contractors, and client personnel to help deliver our scope of services to the Railroad client.
• Monitoring operations conducted by outside parties and their contractors for conformance with Railroad requirements and approved contractor means and methods.
• Maintaining accurate project records and being accountable for successful and timely delivery of project documentation (i.e., field reports and meeting minutes) while upholding the highest quality standards of AECOM and the Railroad client.
• Assisting task leaders with managing of the engineering, administration, and financial tasks for a current General Engineering Contract (GEC) with the Railroad.
• Building analytic and design skills
• Conducting engineering design.
• Working on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Creating designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Using computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performing work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Interacting with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of track, structures, geotechnical, signals, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and civil engineers, and scientists.

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• As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient, and cost-effective transportation. AECOM’s Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably.

• We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries, and continents.

• Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients, and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or related field plus 2 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, as a condition of employment must pass AECOM's motor vehicle records review.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the freight rail industry with Public Improvement Projects is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Mathcad, MicroStation or AutoCAD software and be familiar with at least one structural analysis software package.
• Basic knowledge of some industry-standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as LEAP, MicroStation, Mathcad, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)
• Some working familiarity with GDOT and/or TDOT is preferred.
• Candidate should be detail oriented and should have strong skills in structural analysis, steel, and concrete design; and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Passed FE Exam, or able to obtain FE within 1 year of hire.
• Willingness to travel (when required).
• Previous intern/coop/work experience in bridge design is preferred.
• Successful completion of the National Highway Institute (NHI) Safety Inspection of In-service Bridges training course is preferred.

Additional Information

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

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Relocation is available for this role.

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About AECOM

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.