Structural Engineer jobs in Metairie, LA

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer to be based in New Orleans, LA.

This position is expected to begin in May 2024.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS and 2 years of engineering experience with steel and concrete structures; and/or wave, hydrodynamic, or coastal background or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE in Civil Structural Field

• PhD in Civil Engineering or a similar field, preferably degree focus on Structural Engineering.

• Familiar with Civil engineering design principals, steel and concrete design codes and standards. Ideally candidate has the wave, hydrodynamic, or coastal background.

• Prior design experience with steel and concrete structures.

• Solid knowledge in performing Finite Element analysis, nonlinear analysis, impact modeling, fluid-structural interaction analysis, seismic design, coastal design using computer software such as SAP2000, Etabs, ABAQUS.

• Proficiency in Engineering drafting tools, including AutoCAD, Revit.

• Ideally understanding the pioneer Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and coding languages including Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, Kotlin and apply in problem resolution.

• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.

• Actively participate in local professional group such as ASCE student chapter.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Offered rate of compensation ( Louisiana locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $61,000 - $93,000/yr .

• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.

ReqID: J10106061

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site