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

Dams: With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.

Wastewater: We specialize in advanced wastewater treatment solutions, offering everything from primary treatments to complex, advanced systems, including enhanced nutrient removal and advanced biosolids processes. Our focus on energy efficiency not only lowers costs but also improves services for our clients. Join us in delivering sustainable wastewater management, integrating your innovative ideas into projects that make an impact.

Water Treatment: As the global community is faced with securing sustainable and safe drinking water, AECOM stands at the forefront of innovating water treatment solutions that are sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. Our water team is equipped with the expertise to tackle these intricate challenges head-on. From planning and pilot testing to conceptual and final design, through to construction, start-up, and commissioning, we offer comprehensive source-to-tap solutions. Join us in addressing some of the most pressing water supply and treatment issues facing our communities today. Your contribution will help deliver essential water solutions that support both current and future generations.

Mining: Leveraging over a century of expertise in the mining sector, AECOM has established itself as a leader in the planning, design, construction, and operation of mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide. AECOM's approach combines innovation, efficiency, global reach, and collaboration to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, communities, and stakeholders. Join our team and be part of a legacy that shapes the future of mining, benefiting economies and ecosystems worldwide.

Surface water: AECOM is on the forefront of addressing critical water challenges with durable and meaningful solutions. Our work enhances flood and coastal resilience, drives investment in flood risk management, and pioneers coastal modeling to combat the climate emergency. By bringing together the brightest minds, we tackle complex issues head-on, protecting communities and shaping a sustainable future. Join AECOM's mission—be part of a team that delivers impactful infrastructure solutions against the backdrop of a changing climate. Your expertise can help turn challenges into opportunities for resilience and innovation.

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.

• AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

• 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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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 environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10099933

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site