Structural Engineer II

Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer II based in San Francisco and Oakland, CA . This Structural Engineer will support a wide range of projects across industries including entertainment, commercial, industrial, government, detention, and parking structures. This role offers the opportunity to develop analytical and design skills while focusing on seismic design, seismic retrofits, and advanced structural analysis methods. The engineer will work closely with senior team members on large-scale projects while taking ownership of smaller assignments-managing design, analysis, reporting, and coordination independently. Daily responsibilities include preparing calculations and drawings, authoring structural reports and studies, coordinating with other disciplines, and providing construction administration support. This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to grow technical expertise while gaining increasing project management responsibility.

Join our dynamic team supporting exciting projects! Work independently and make technical decisions based on building code interpretation as well as company, client, and industry standard practices. Mentor and teach junior engineers. Grow your career with us in our Building+ Places group.

About Buildings + Places

AECOM's Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture in a dynamic, interactive, and creative work environment.

With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities include:

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  Builds analytical and design skills.

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  Project focus primarily seismic design, seismic retrofit, and advanced analytical methods.

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  Conducts engineering design under the limited supervision of an experienced engineer.

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  Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the limited supervision of an experienced engineer.

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  Collects and analyzes data under the limited supervision of an experienced engineer.

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  Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.

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  Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

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  Potential projects come from a wide variety of industry sectors including entertainment, commercial, industrial, parking structures, government, and detention.

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  Engineer will work collaboratively with more experienced engineers on large projects and be give the responsibility to lead/work independently on smaller structural design projects and tasks

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  Independently manage small to medium size projects

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Daily work includes:

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  Perform structural analysis and design

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  Coordinate work with other design disciplines and prepare contract documents

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  Construction administration

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  Author structural reports, assessments, and studies

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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  Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering and Minimum 2 years of experience in structural design with steel, concrete, and masonry buildings, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

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  Demonstrated experience applying all major structural design codes.

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  Demonstrated experience using 3-D structural analysis software. (Offices utilize ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, and SAFE)

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  Experience designing in Steel, Concrete, and Masonry

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  Experience with Wind and Seismic lateral design

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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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  Demonstrated experience in use of REVIT/AutoCAD to provide production support as a portion of team support and development

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Preferred Qualifications :

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  Master of Science (with structural engineering concentration)

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  Professional License in California (PE)

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  Experience with performance-based design

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  Experience with ASCE 41 for retrofit of existing structures

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Additional Information

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  Due to the nature of the work, a US Citizenship required.

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  Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $ to $ .

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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and 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 2024. 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.

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Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD - USD - yearly