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AECOM · 3 months ago

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to oversee field exploration, laboratory testing, and project management related to geotechnical engineering projects, particularly focusing on dam safety and stability analyses.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials

Oversee teams performing material characterization, seepage and slope stability analyses and designing slope stabilization measures for dams and spillways

Oversee teams performing seismic stability and deformations analyses of dams; including earthquake ground motions, liquefaction potential (static and seismic), and earthquake-induced and fault-induced deformations

Preparing and presenting technical presentations to project team, clients, regulators, and technical review boards

Supervise preparation of technical reports, independent dam safety inspections, and potential failure mode analyses

Conducting potential failure mode analyses and risk analyses for water storage and hydropower dams, including identifying and developing potential failure modes, and serving as subject matter expert in risk analysis workshops

Project Management – tracking scope, schedule and budget

Mentoring and technical development of junior staff, supporting them to achieve technical success

Review engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff

Perform Independent Technical Reviews and ensure the quality of project deliverables

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Dam Design ExperienceGeoStudio SoftwareRisk AnalysisProject ManagementTechnical Presentation SkillsMentoring SkillsAttention to Detail