AECOM · 3 months ago
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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.
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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
Required
Bachelors degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Due to the nature of this work, a valid U.S Driver's License is required
Preferred
Master's OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study
20+ years or more of relevant experience
Experience in dam design and evaluation (e.g., material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses)
Familiarity with design reports, drawings, and specifications
Experience leading tasks with effective delegation skills
Experience with GeoStudio (SEEP/W and SLOPE/W), UTEXAS4, Grapher, FLAC/FLAC3D and AutoCAD
Experience working on risk analysis projects
Business development for new and existing clients, prepare engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
Must be a resourceful, highly organized professional with attention to people and detail
Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
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
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
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