AECOM · Chicago, IL

Senior Bridge Design Project Engineer VI at AECOM — Chicago, IL

Full-timeChicago, ILPosted 2026-08-03Apply on SmartRecruiters

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AECOM is seeking a candidate for the position of Senior Bridge Design Project Engineer VI in the growing Transportation Engineering Group in Chicago, IL

Specifics of the role include:

  • Coordinates and provides technical expertise for mid- large-size projects.
  • Strong emphasis on railway bridge design and deliveries.
  • Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling.
  • Leads discipline department efforts to grow technical expertise.
  • Leads technical business development work.
  • Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
  • Approves and signs off on work.
  • Leader in one or more areas of technology.
  • Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule a to meet requirements on large, complex projects.

As a member of this team, you will be a professional in dealing with colleagues of all levels and disciplines. This position is an opportunity to work within an established and successful group that offers a diverse range of projects, technical challenges and career development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • A current PE license.
  • Ability to pass MVR check.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10 + years' experience in bridge design in Ill. and/or the regional and national U.S. bridge design project design deliveries
  • extensive project design experience with railway system bridges and related structures in Ill. or elsewhere in the continental U.S.
  • 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, software)
  • Knowledgeable of standard engineering practices, techniques and applicable Codes.
  • Knowledge of current structural modeling software tools
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
  • Relocation is available for this position.

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