Principal Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Denver, CO. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
