Principal Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

• Work Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  Germantown, MD (Hybrid) – Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Germantown, MD - 12420 Mileston
• Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 180,000 yearly
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid

• Project management of multidisciplinary teams and engagement of AECOM’s operations/finance teams including client management, contract management, planning and execution and financial management of dam engineering projects.
• Provide senior technical support for projects including seepage and slope stability analyses, filter and drain design, Potential Failure Mode Analyses (participate and/or facilitate), Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessments, site 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 as design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform engineering estimates for cost and project schedules.
• Responsible for quality control and serve as Lead Verifier following AECOM Quality Control policies and procedures.
• Mentoring and technical development of junior staff, supporting them to achieve technical success. The candidate should have a high level of technical expertise and experience in supervising and training staff in geotechnical analyses.
• Perform as Capture Manager for new opportunities including business development pre-positioning and the preparation of proposals.
• Collaborate with technical leads in our Dam Engineering Practice with staff located throughout AECOM.
• Client facing role with ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of dam engineering projects and programs including business development for new and existing clients.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part time as needed.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with demonstrated coursework in Geotechnical Engineering and 10 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in at least one state with the ability to successfully apply for reciprocity in additional states.
• Relevant experience with dam projects, including rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering software programs such as Geo Studio and gINT.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of work.

• 15 years of experience in Dams Engineering and/or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Project experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Approved Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 Independent Consultant.
• Ability to complete the Managing AECOM Projects training and receive the AECOM Project Manager certification.

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