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AECOM · 1 month ago

Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer to support various Dam Safety Engineering projects across the East Region, managing client relationships and providing technical support.

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Responsibilities

Perform the roles of a Project Manager such as maintaining client relationships, contracting, project planning and execution, financial management, technical management, change management and project team management
Provide technical support for projects including seepage and slope stability analyses, filter and drain design, Potential Failure Mode Analyses, Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessments, site inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of hydraulic structures
Plan, manage, and lead field investigations for various hydraulic structures and embankments (soil drilling, rock coring, concrete coring, in-situ testing, test pits, etc.)
Prepare and perform quality reviews of other Engineer's work on deliverables such design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications
Perform engineering estimates for cost and project schedules
Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects
Responsible for quality control
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
Develop engineering proposals
Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part time as needed

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringDam Safety EngineeringProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseGeoStudioGINTClient Relationship ManagementQuality ControlField InvestigationsMentorship

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with demonstrated coursework in Geotechnical Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in at least one state with the ability to successfully apply for reciprocity in additional states
Relevant experience with dams and other hydraulic structures, including rehabilitation and/or new design and construction
Experience in relevant geotechnical engineering software programs such as GeoStudio and gINT
Valid U.S. Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review
Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

8 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering and/or Dams Engineering
Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Project experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Ability to complete the Managing AECOM Projects training and receive the AECOM Project Manager certification

Benefits

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
Employee stock purchase plan

Company

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.2B
Key Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO

Leadership Team

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W. Troy Rudd
CEO
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Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
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