Geotechnical Engineer - Drilling & Grouting

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Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with experience as a drilling and grouting engineer to join the Dams and Reservoirs group in Denver, Colorado. The qualified candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting with a strong background in dam foundation treatment, grout curtain design and construction, field investigations and construction oversight. The primary role will be to support the group as a drilling and grouting engineer with a secondary focus on geotechnical engineering for design and construction of dams.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of foundation grouting for concrete and embankment dam foundations
• Develop plans and specifications for dam foundation grouting designs, provide recommendations and collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience in design, management and oversight of consolidation grouting, contact grouting, curtain grouting, mix design, and grout QC testing
• Preparation and development of Geotechnical Work Plans, Geotechnical Data Reports, etc.
• Conduct geotechnical field explorations that may include soil and rock borings, packer testing, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing; geotechnical instrumentation design and construction; dam safety inspections; inspection for the construction of dams; collection of geotechnical samples, review of geotechnical data, and laboratory testing assignments
• Develop geotechnical design parameters based on laboratory data results
• Develop material properties for soil and rock, and perform geotechnical evaluations that may include liquefaction triggering, seepage analysis, slope stability analysis, and filter compatibility
• May lead one or more teams in the delivery of work efforts that are often complex
• Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers
• Have the opportunity to meet with clients and participate in proposal efforts
• Have the opportunity to travel to and work in locations both within the USA and around the world

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or Geological Engineering
• 6+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• PE license required
• Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering
• 10+ years of related experience in Geotechnical Engineering projects
• Grout curtain and dam foundation treatment experience
• Colorado PE license or ability to obtain Colorado PE license within 6 months
• Experience using geotechnical and geologic software (e.g., GeoStudio, Leapfrog, Rocscience, RockWorks, gINT)
• Ability to manage projects within budget, scope & schedule as well as effectively managing engineering staff as assigned.
• The ability to work well within a team

Additional Information

• Relocation is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• Project site travel required for this role as needed (up to 30%)
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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