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Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer - Leeds (2027 Start)

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Leeds
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Join AECOM as a Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer, working on diverse infrastructure projects.
  • Gain hands-on experience in structural design, assessment, and project management.
  • Requires a BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (2:1 or above) and a passion for bridge engineering.
  • Opportunity for professional development and chartership with ICE or IStructE.
  • Hybrid work options available.

About the Role

AECOM is looking for ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic Civil & Structural Engineering graduates to join their Bridges and Structures team. You will work on a variety of projects from concept design to implementation for clients operating locally, nationally, or internationally.

Job Responsibilities

As a Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer, you will:

  • Use industry-leading computer software.
  • Contribute to the design of structures from inception to completion.
  • Undertake the assessment of existing structures, including on-site inspection and analysis.
  • Manage resources and tasks within a scheme of structures.
  • Gain expertise in areas such as:
    • Structural Design
    • Bridge Assessment
    • Finite Elements Analysis
    • Structural Inspections
    • Structures Renewal Feasibility Studies
    • On-site Works Supervision
    • Scheme Management

AECOM is committed to graduate development, offering mobility between projects and increasing responsibility within the firm.

Qualifications

  • BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
  • MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering would be an advantage.
  • Structural modules or Structural/Bridge Engineering experience would be an advantage.
  • Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Civil & Structural Engineering.
  • Demonstrable interest in Bridge Structures Engineering and developing a career in this industry.
  • Willing and able to work towards chartership with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (ISructE).
  • Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with the confidence to engage with a variety of people and explain technical issues.
  • Enthusiastic, hardworking, with ambition and drive.
  • Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.

Professional Development

  • AECOM's Graduate Development Programme (GDP) offers comprehensive support for professional development, including Chartership with relevant professional institutions.
  • You will be assigned a mentor and undertake regular training modules, on-the-job technical development, and classroom training.
  • Opportunity to work on live client projects with multi-disciplinary exposure.

Additional Information

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as early as possible.
  • Include a covering letter with your application, providing all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and your availability dates and locations of interest.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK.
  • All new employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.