Senior Structural Engineer (Flood Control Design)

AECOM - Madison, WI

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Madison, WI

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the design of flood risk management systems, including locks, dams, floodwalls, and stormwater pumping stations. This role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. The position offers opportunities for technical leadership, mentoring, and business development within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of structural analyses, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for flood risk management projects.
• Collaborate with clients and AECOM counterparts to ensure stakeholder buy-in and contribute to innovative solutions.
• Oversee and review work produced by others, ensuring quality control measures are followed.
• Seek opportunities to innovate and trial new methods in structural design.
• Mentor and direct the work of junior engineers and team members.
• Ensure compliance of design with applicable standards and regulations, providing professional engineer seal and signature.
• Participate in alternatives analyses and value engineering.
• Perform constructability reviews and conduct site visits to examine field conditions.
• Present project updates and findings to clients as needed.
• Assist with cost proposals, defining scope and schedule, and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Professional Engineer license in one state in the US, with the ability to obtain licenses in other states via reciprocity.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Structural Engineer license in one state in the US.
• At least 12 years of experience as a Structural Engineer focused on flood risk management projects.
• Expertise in structural design and construction requirements for flood risk management projects.
• Familiarity with software such as SAP2000, Excel, CPGA, and GROUP.
• Experience with federal projects for agencies like USACE, USIBWC, FEMA, NRCS.
• Working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of federal flood control design guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.