Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

Company Description

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At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.    Discover your #H2Opportunity 

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly talented 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 one of the AECOM offices in the East Region including but not limited to Germantown, Maryland; Conshohocken, Pennsylvania; Franklin Tennessee; or Syracuse, New York.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for projects including design, analysis, inspection, construction. observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of hydraulic structures. 
• Prepare and perform quality reviews of other Engineer's work on deliverables such design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects.
• Responsible for quality control.
• Provide guidance and mentorship junior staff.
• Develop engineering proposals.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part time as needed.
• Assist and perform the roles of a Project Manager such as maintaining client relationships, contracting, project planning and execution, financial management, technical management, change management and project team management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 4 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Relevant experience with dams and other hydraulic structures, including rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.
• Experience in relevant geotechnical engineering software programs such as GeoStudio and gINT.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Ability and desire to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote.
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills Effective time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in at least one state with the ability to successfully apply for reciprocity in additional states.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position. 
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Offered rate of compensation (MD locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000.

• 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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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the en