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Company DescriptionAt AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking Engineering Geologist candidates to support dams and mining projects in from our Denver, Colorado office . The qualified candidate should have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in consulting with a strong background in geotechnical investigations. The position requires effective verbal skills to communicate with internal teams and clients.
Additional experience preferred includes: leadership, task management, geotechnical analytical skills, geologic modeling and experience in geotechnical laboratory testing.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
+ Maintaining long-term relationships with clients in civil infrastructure and mining by providing technical expertise, attending client and project meetings, managing client expectations, and supporting business development pursuits.
+ Planning, budgeting and executing surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration, and managing support staff required to execute investigations;
+ Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization;
+ Provide direction on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.);
+ Provide interpretation of site conditions including: geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data and preparing geotechnical and geologic reports;
+ Developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions;
+ Conducting geologic research, and developing innovative ways to advance projects with the latest technologies;
+ Performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our clients;
+ Written communication skills in the form of technical reports are a must.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
+ BA/BS in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
+ Professional Registration including PG, CEG, PE, or GE
+ Valid US Drivers License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience logging and overseeing drilling investigations at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulated embankment dams or other water retaining structures.
+ 5+ years of experience drilling on or around a high hazard embankment dam or other FERC-regulated water retaining structures.
+ Experience performing packer testing during dam drilling investigations
+ Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering preferred
+ Experience with complex subsurface investigations including soil and rock core drilling
+ Installation of piezometers and geotechnical instrumentation
+ Willingness to travel 50% up to 100% for domestic and international projects while conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of extreme terrain and weather conditions
+ Ability to work on multiple project tasks and meet deadlines with aggressive schedules efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and work product quality
+ Must have excellent communication and writing skills. Written communication skills in the form of geotechnical/geologic data reporting is necessary.
+ Experience with geotechnical projects including mine tailings dams and water storage dams
Additional Information
+ Relocation is not available for this role.
+ Sponsorship is available for this position.
+ Regular site travel required.
+ Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $65,000 - $100,000.
+ AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10086686
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: On-Site
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