About the Job
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Dams and Reservoirs Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead for our Denver, Colorado office. This Senior Engineer will support our dams business both within, and outside of the US. We are looking for an engineer with strong civil, hydrologic and hydraulic skill sets to work with our multidiscipline teams to deliver challenging water resources projects related to civil design, dam design, hydraulic design of spillways and outlet works, development of hydraulic models, development of EAPs, dam breach and risk analysis studies, development of hydrologic models (frequency and extreme storm events), and associated reporting.
The primary responsibilities of this position preferably include, but are not limited to:
- Hydrologic analyses including flood frequency estimates, statistical hydrology, model preparation, calibration, and verification.
- Hydraulic structure modeling including weirs, orifices, spillways, and outlet works systems, using one- and two-dimensional modeling approaches as well as spreadsheet calculations.
- Dam breach analyses using one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling approaches and preparation of inundation maps.
- Supporting other dam engineering activities such as potential failure modes workshops, risk analyses, and emergency action planning.
- Preparing technical reports
- Preparing drawings, specifications and calculations.
- Performing detailed reviews of technical deliverables prepared by others.
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling using various software packages (HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), FLOW-3D, HEC-HMS and SRH-2D)
- Analysis and design of spillways and outlet works on dams, and working with the design team to develop drawings and specifications.
- Preparing inundation maps, technical reports and memorandums
- Performing detailed reviews of technical deliverables prepared by others.
- Task management/project management
- Mentoring and training staff
- Providing technical leadership
- Coordinating with other technical disciplines including geotechnical, geological, structural, and environmental
- Face to face interaction with clients
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environmente plan.
About the Company

AECOM
<p>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.</p>
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