Principal Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Denver, CO.

• Plan and oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials.
• Oversee teams performing material characterization, seepage and slope stability analyses and designing slope stabilization measures for dams and spillways.
• Oversee teams performing seismic stability and deformations analyses of dams; including earthquake ground motions, liquefaction potential (static and seismic), and earthquake-induced and fault-induced deformations.
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to project team, clients, regulators, and technical review boards.
• Supervise preparation of technical reports, independent dam safety inspections, and potential failure mode analyses.
• Conducting potential failure mode analyses and risk analyses for water storage and hydropower dams, including identifying and developing potential failure modes, and serving as subject matter expert in risk analysis workshops.
• Project Management – tracking scope, schedule and budget.
• Mentoring and technical development of junior staff, supporting them to achieve technical success
• Review engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff.
• Perform Independent Technical Reviews and ensure the quality of project deliverables.