Job 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 actively seeking a driven, attentive Bridge Engineer and Construction Engineering Representative for immediate employment in Tennessee (AECOM’s East Region) to join our Class I Railroad Team. This individual may report out of one of AECOM’s East Tennessee offices (preferred), the AECOM Franklin office, or may work remotely. The new team member will be supporting AECOM’s Class I Railroad Public Improvements team on projects throughout Tennessee and systemwide. This role offers the ability to grow into a task leadership role with additional responsibilities.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Builds analytic and design skills.
• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• On-site monitoring of field operations conducted by outside parties and their contractors for conformance with Railroad requirements and approved contractor means and methods.
• Coordinating with Public Improvement client personnel, project sponsors, and contractors to help deliver our scope of services to the Railroad client throughout the design and construction phases of the project.
• Reviewing sponsor plans, contractor submissions, and contractor calculations for impacts and constructability issues as they relate to the Railroad client.
• 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.
• Proactively responding to client requests and input.
• Assisting task leaders with managing of the engineering, administration, and financial tasks for a current General Engineering Contract (GEC) with the Railroad.
• Performing work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or demonstrated equivalency of experience.
• Valid US 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

• Demonstrate experience in engineering design, construction inspection, or project management.
• Experience with Class I Railroads is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel within the region (1-2 days a week).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred and the ability to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) license in Tennessee.
• 2 years experience in the freight rail industry with Public Improvement Projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with AREMA or TDOT design processes is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of some industry-standard computer software for the position (MicroStation, MathCAD, etc).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good time management skills, a strong work ethic, and a willing desire to learn.
• Interest in transportation design projects.
• Previous intern/coop/work experience in bridge design is preferred.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship assistance is available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

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