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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 (Mid-to-Senior Structural Engineer) to be based in Denver, CO. This Structural Engineer will support a wide range of projects across industries including commercial, industrial, government, aviation, and technology. You will lead structural design on mid-size projects (typically $5M–$50M construction value), direct small teams (2–6 engineers/technicians), perform and review calculations and drawings, mentor junior staff, and represent the structural discipline in client and interdisciplinary meetings. This position offers significant project ownership while continuing to deepen advanced analytical expertise in seismic design, adaptive reuse, condition assessments, performance-based design, and complex lateral systems — all in Denver’s thriving aviation, technology, commercial, and federal markets.
Join our award-winning Buildings + Places team and take the next step from independent designer (Engineer III) to senior technical advisor and project leader (Engineer IV).
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.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a Mid-to-Senior technical resource and formal QC owner for structural engineering deliverables.
- Lead structural design on mid-size projects and major tasks on large/complex projects.
- Direct and manage small teams of engineers and technicians (typically 2–6 staff).
- Independently perform and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Perform quality control reviews of calculations and drawings prepared by others.
- Develop structural cost estimates and write technical specification sections.
- Lead or significantly contribute to interdisciplinary coordination and design reviews.
- Represent structural engineering in client meetings and presentations.
- Provide regular mentorship and technical guidance to Engineer I–III staff.
- Perform advanced seismic analysis and retrofit design (including ASCE 41 and performance-based approaches)
- Conduct condition assessments, feasibility studies, and structural investigations.
- Oversee construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, and site observations.
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
- 6+ years of relevant structural engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
- As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado (or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months).
- Structural Engineer (SE) license in California, or another high-seismic state.
- Proven experience with major building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, TMS 402/602, NDS).
- Advanced proficiency in 3D structural analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, RISA, RAM Structural, SAFE, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience designing concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
- Strong experience in wind and seismic lateral design, including retrofit of existing structures.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with performance-based seismic design and nonlinear analysis.
- Experience with ASCE 41 for retrofit of existing structures.
- Advanced Revit/BIM modeling and coordination skills.
- Previous aviation, federal, or large commercial project experience.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
- This position requires a hybrid work schedule with regular in-office presence in Denver, CO.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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 2025. 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.
