Bridge Engineer

Job Description

AECOMs Structural Bridge Engineering Practice is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer (Structural Engineer) with a passion for bridge design/structural engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established and very successful bridge design group that offers a diverse range of projects technical challenges and career development opportunities.

As part of our Greater Pennsylvania Area (GPA) we have several offices which include: Philadelphia PA Conshohocken PA Mechanicsburg PA Pittsburgh PA and Morgantown WV. The Bridge Engineer is a hybrid role working 2 days from one of these AECOM GPA offices and 3 days remotely each week.

AECOMs GPA Bridge Engineering Practice works on projects throughout North America. These projects are delivered across many clients via various delivery methods. This includes steel and concrete bridges and other transportation structures such as walls and sign structures that are critical to our nations transportation network and vital to local communities. These projects can include: vehicular pedestrian light-rail transit and freight rail bridges; stationary and movable bridges. Our Bridge Engineers perform evaluation and design for rehabilitation and replacement of bridges.

The responsibilities of the Bridge Engineer position include but are not limited to:

• Conceptual preliminary and detailed final design of new bridges and other structures;
• Analysis and rehabilitation design of existing bridges;
• Use of computer software for the analysis and design of bridges and other structures;
• Preparation and/or quality review checking of technical reports design calculations and structural plans;
• Preparation and/or quality review checking of technical specifications and construction cost estimates;
• Working both independently and with groups of engineers designers and/or specialists toward the development of structural design documents and contract deliverables;
• Following of QA/QC procedures to ensure the technical quality of deliverables and assisting with responses to clients comments on structural design elements of the deliverables.
• Training mentoring and helping to develop junior structural engineering staff; and
• Structural-related project task management.

Examples of some of the high-profile projects that our Greater Pennsylvania Area structures group have recently designed include:

Schuylkill Banks Trail Extension (Christian Street to Grays Ferry Crescent) Philadelphia PA

This project involved the planning and design of an 18-span 1820-foot long pedestrian bridge over and along the east bank of the Schuylkill River.  The bridge includes 15 prestressed concrete PA Bulb-Tee Beam approach spans and a three-span cable-stayed main span. Construction was completed in May 2025 and the structure is now open to and being enjoyed by the public. This project was a successor project to our award-winning Schuylkill Banks Trail Boardwalk (Schuylkill Boardwalk) Project which was constructed in 2013 another pedestrian bridge project that has brought transformational change to the Schuylkill Banks Trail the City of Philadelphia and the residents of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.

SR 7404 07M Over Lehigh River & NSRR Lehigh & Northampton County PennDOT District 5-0

This project involved the replacement of the 1120-ft bridge carrying SR 7404 over the Lehigh River and NSRR between Coplay PA and Northampton PA. The new bridge replaced an existing multi-span concrete open spandrel arch multi-span steel girder floorbeam unit and a single span Warren truss. The new structure utilized fully continuous spliced post-tensioned prestressed concrete girders for the main span over the Lehigh River representing the first time that spliced post-tensioned prestressed concrete girders were used in Pennsylvania.  Conventional prestressed concrete girders were used for approach spans. The project also involved the reuse of existing substructure units ornamental lighting and the use of explosives for demolition of the existing concrete arches.

Ongoing projects:

Our structures group is currently working on multiple major bridge and bridge corridor replacement projects across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including:

SR 0080 17M Total Reconstruction Monroe County PennDOT District 5-0

This project involves the total reconstruction of approximately 4 miles of Interstate 80 (I-80) in Stroudsburg PA. The project includes the reconfiguration of four interchanges and widening of the highway to accommodate six lanes of traffic. The project involves the replacement of twenty-two bridges and culverts the addition of fifty retaining walls thirty sign structures and six sound barriers. Several structures involve the use of curved steel I-girders integral pier caps and steel straddle bents. The project is currently in design and is anticipated to be let in three contracts between 2026 and 2029.

SR 0081 D46 Total Reconstruction Lackawanna County PennDOT District 4-0

This project involves the total reconstruction of approximately 4 miles of Interstate 81 (I-81) in Scranton PA. The project includes the reconfiguration of two interchanges and widening of the highway to accommodate six lanes of traffic. The project involves the replacement of twenty-four bridges the addition of twenty retaining walls multiple sign structures and several sound barriers. Several structures involve the use of curved steel I-girders and the project includes a twenty-plus span steel viaduct structure carrying I-81 Northbound. The project is currently in design.

Qualifications :

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with structures focus and four (4) years of relevant experience working on bridges and other transportation structures or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering License (PE) 
• Masters Degree in Structural Engineering
• Six (6) or more years of experience with structural bridge design
• Project experience with PennDOT Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and/or other State DOTs
• Proficiency with CAD and similar computer software
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis using CSiBridge or other bridge FE analysis software
• Experience in BIM delivery and/or modeling using Bentley Open Bridge Modeler (OBM) or other modeling software
• Experience with alternative delivery methods or projects with early contractor involvement

Additional Information :

• Relcoation is not provided for this position 
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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 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 2024. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time