The AECOM Phoenix, Arizona office has an immediate need for an experienced Geotechnical and/or Dams Engineer who is willing to take on a leadership role in our geotechnical engineering practice in Arizona. The candidate will have the opportunity to direct projects for a variety of facilities including dams, levees, and hydropower facilities, and coordinate with a broad range of other disciplines within AECOM. The candidate should have a high level of technical expertise and experience in supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation. Business development for existing and new clients will be an integral part of the position.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Principal Engineer within Geotechnical Engineering Team.
- Plan and oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials.
- Providing technical support to dams Project Managers, including design, analysis, inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams.
- Providing project management support (client management, contract management, planning and execution, financial management, etc.) to dams Project Managers as a Deputy Project Manager.
- Oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials.
- Oversee teams performing slope stability and seepage analyses and designing slope stabilization measures for dams, spillways, and/or levees.
- Dam construction oversight.
- Supervise preparation of technical reports, independent dam safety inspections, and potential failure mode analyses.
- Business development for new and existing clients.
- Ensure the quality of project deliverables.
- Mentoring and technical development of junior staff.
- Perform Independent Technical Reviews.
- The candidate should have a high level of technical expertise and experience in supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation. Business development for existing and new clients will be an integral part of the position.