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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere 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.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n Here is what you will be doing:\nThe Senior Engineer delivers discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, drawings and reports, etc. The role includes design development, design review, supervision, coordination, and design documentation. Guides junior engineers and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete design works. Shares technical expertise and experience with others in the company via internal technical communication and presentations. Responsible for the development of high-quality design outputs. Able to do hands-on design. The Senior Engineer will have superb interpersonal and leadership skills, a growth mindset, attention to detail and an excellent work ethic. The Senior Engineer will serve as lead engineer on small to medium-size projects, providing specialised technical input to studies and design for specific areas of expertise.\nTeam Responsibilities:\nLead a design team of junior and mid-level Structures staff and provide mentorship, direction, and motivation on a daily basis and in a strategic manner to ensure AECOM remains an employer of choice for structural skills.\nEnsure assigned teams effectively coordinate with the other disciplines to ensure there are no design gaps providing fully coordinated design deliverables. This includes the support of the construction supervision teams.\nEffectively bring project teams together to work toward a shared goal ensuring the team’s results exceed the total achievements of the individuals.\nHold themselves and others to high standards.\nProvide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, engineers, and designers to increase technical competence, as well as knowledge of systems and procedures.\nBusiness Development:\nBegins to build and maintain client relationships.\nParticipate in preparing major bids and proposals on the technical side whilst supporting business development initiatives through their technical expertise.\nEngineering:\nResponsible for technically leading aspects of projects, supporting Project Managers and technical teams to deliver within scope, budget, timeframe, and high-quality standards.\nHave a working knowledge of Revit, Tekla Structural Designer / Etabs / SAP2000 / Robot / Idea Statica, and other associated design programmes.\nHave a working knowledge of running a structural engineering team in a multi-disciplinary team environment where all project drawings are generated using BIM tools (Autodesk Revit).\nInterface with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues (manage client expectations and perceptions).\nAnticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.\nApply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.\nSupport digital transformation strategy and implementation and embrace change within the discipline.\nFollows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others.\nTake responsibility for structural design and drawings.\nAttend planning, design and site meetings, and ad-hoc site inspections.\nUndertake technical reviews / audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.\nTo work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals, and procedures.\nWork to ensure the implementation of safety and integrity principles in structural documentation\nPromote compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities\n Here is what we are looking for:\nDegree in Civil Engineering (Structural), preferably M.Eng or MSc.Eng.\nAt least 8 years’ experience post obtaining qualification.\nProfessionally registered with ECSA as Pr.Eng. for at least 3 years. \nAbility to develop key and trusted client relationships that can lead to new business.\nDemonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally.\nAbility to advise on complex matters to non-specialists.\nSuperior interpersonal and communication skills\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work under pressure and understand the importance of delivery and client satisfaction\nStrong analytical, literacy and numerical skills\nAbility to function with minimal supervision\nAbility to delegate tasks and effectively supervise others\nExperience with American and/or European design codes preferable \n 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.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM 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.\nAECOM 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.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou 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.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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