Entry-Level Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

AECOM • Germantown, MD

9d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Entry Level Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer to join the East Region Dams Team. This position will support a variety Dam Safety Engineering projects across the East Region. The successful candidate will join the ENR consistently ranked #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm and have access to exciting career advancement opportunities. This position will report to the AECOM office in the Germantown, Maryland.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with demonstrated coursework in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or ability to complete within 6 months of initial hire.
• Ability and desire to travel to project sites, both local and remote. Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Interest in dams and other hydraulic structures.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in relevant geotechnical engineering software programs such as GeoStudio and gINT.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Relevant experience with dams or other hydraulic structures.
• Relevant experience with field subsurface investigations and/or laboratory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to dam project managers, including design, analysis, inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams.
• Planning, implementing, and overseeing geotechnical subsurface exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing with assistance.
• Performing dam analysis and design such as material characterization, seepage, slope stability, settlement and filter compatibility analyses for dams.
• Preparing geotechnical reports, boring logs, drawings, and specifications for dam projects.
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to internal project team.
• Conducting field observations and site visits for dam safety inspections and dam construction oversight
• Progression toward greater responsibility, including task and project management and certification as a professional engineer.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part time as needed.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level