Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a
Structural Engineering Manager (Team Lead) to be based in Denver, CO. This role is a key leadership position within AECOM's Buildings + Places structural engineering practice, combining advanced technical leadership with people management, project delivery accountability, and practice development responsibilities.
The Structural Engineering Manager will lead and grow a team of structural engineers supporting projects across
commercial, aviation, federal, industrial, technology, and adaptive reuse markets. Typical project scales range from
$5M-$500M in construction value, with opportunities to contribute to larger, complex programs. This role is ideal for a senior structural engineer ready to expand their leadership impact while remaining technically engaged in complex design challenges.
Join our
award-winning Buildings + Places team and play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, developing future leaders, and advancing AECOM's structural engineering practice in the Rocky Mountain region.
About Buildings + PlacesAECOM's Buildings + Places practice integrates architecture, interiors, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, workplace strategy, urban planning, and landscape architecture to deliver holistic, resilient, and innovative solutions. Our teams work across the full project lifecycle-from planning and design through construction administration-delivering projects that strengthen communities, advance sustainability, and create lasting value.
Role ImpactThis position serves as a
trusted technical and people leader within the structural discipline. You will directly influence how structural engineering services are delivered, mentor and develop engineers at all stages of their careers, and help position AECOM as a technical leader in seismic design, retrofit, and complex building systems. The role offers significant autonomy, visibility, and opportunity to shape both projects and people.
ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Project Leadership
- Serve as the structural discipline lead and formal Quality Control owner for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with AECOM standards and industry codes
- Lead structural design on mid-size projects and major scopes on large, complex projects
- Perform and review advanced structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
- Provide expertise in seismic analysis and retrofit design, including ASCE 41, performance-based design, and complex lateral systems
- Oversee construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, and technical issue resolution
- Represent structural engineering in client meetings, interdisciplinary coordination, and design reviews
People & Practice Leadership
- Lead and manage structural engineering teams (typically 2-6 staff), including workload planning, delegation, technical oversight, and mentoring
- Support hiring, onboarding, professional development, and performance feedback for Engineer I-III staff
- Serve as a technical advisor and mentor, supporting engineers toward licensure and future leadership roles
- Foster a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the structural team
- Support workforce planning and coordination with department and discipline leadership
Delivery Ownership & Business Support
- Be accountable for structural discipline delivery on assigned projects, including quality, schedule, and budget performance
- Contribute to technical proposals, pursuit strategies, scope definitions, and interviews
- Support and strengthen client relationships through trusted technical leadership
- Assist discipline leadership with development of best practices, tools, and delivery approaches
Thought Leadership & Regional Collaboration
- Contribute to technical thought leadership, including internal knowledge sharing, white papers, presentations, or technical initiatives
- Collaborate with structural teams across the West region and other AECOM offices, sharing expertise and supporting complex pursuits
- Participate in shaping regional technical standards, seismic expertise, and innovation initiatives within the Buildings + Places practice
Career Path & GrowthThis role provides a clear pathway toward
Senior Engineering Manager, Discipline Lead, or broader multidisciplinary leadership roles within AECOM's Buildings + Places practice. The position offers ongoing opportunities to expand leadership scope, technical influence, and regional impact.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program
- 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- 12+ years of progressive experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months
- Demonstrated experience with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, TMS 402/602, NDS
- Advanced proficiency in structural analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural, RISA, SAFE, or similar)
- Experience designing structures using concrete, steel, masonry, and timber
- Strong background in wind and seismic lateral systems, including retrofit of existing structures
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform site visits; valid driver's license required
- Structural Engineer (SE) license, particularly in high-seismic regions
- Experience with performance-based seismic design and nonlinear analysis
- Advanced BIM coordination and Revit modeling experience•
- Experience with aviation, federal, or large commercial projects
- Prior experience in a team lead, supervisory, or mentoring-heavy role
Additional Information- Due to the nature of the work, sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position requires a hybrid work schedule with regular in-office presence in Denver, CO.
