About the job
AECOM is on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Entry-Level Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer to become a vital member of our East Region Dams Team. This exciting opportunity involves contributing to a diverse range of Dam Safety Engineering projects throughout the East Region. As part of the ENR consistently ranked #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm, you will have access to remarkable career advancement prospects. This position will be based at AECOM’s Germantown, Maryland office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist dam project managers by providing technical support in areas such as design, analysis, inspection, construction observation, and ensuring regulatory compliance for various dam projects. This entails:
- Planning and executing geotechnical subsurface exploration programs, including coordinating laboratory testing.
- Conducting dam analysis and design tasks, such as material characterization, seepage, slope stability, settlement, and filter compatibility analyses.
- Compiling geotechnical reports, boring logs, drawings, and specifications specific to dam projects.
- Preparing and delivering technical presentations to the internal project team.
- Performing field observations and site assessments for dam safety inspections and overseeing dam construction.
- Aim for increased responsibilities, including project management and obtaining professional engineering certification.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on various Dam Safety Engineering projects.
- Be adaptable and willing to travel part-time for project work as required.
