Lead Geotechnical Engineer - Dams and Hydraulic Structures

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AECOM is currently looking for a Lead Geotechnical Engineer for a full-time position based out of any of our AECOM offices in the Water group, primarily for projects involving dams and hydraulic structures, in addition to occasionally supporting other business lines for projects involving ports, transportation infrastructure, and the environment. This role will have a strong emphasis on hydroelectric dam safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in geotechnical engineering. Additionally, the successful candidate will take on a leadership role, either as a technical manager or a subject matter expert, guiding and mentoring a team of engineers and technical staff.

Responsibilities:

• Handling relevant assignments by coordinating with the professionals and technical teams allocated to the project;
• Preparing and drafting technical reports and calculation notes for a variety of projects including geotechnical investigations, dam safety studies, post-construction behaviour studies and monitoring, slope stability, geotechnical consulting services;
• Carrying out feasibility and preliminary design studies, detailed studies, geotechnical design, plans and quotes, technical support throughout the works;
• Conducting geotechnical assessments focused on hydroelectric dam safety, including stability analyses, seepage assessments, and foundation evaluations;
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to dam safety standards and guidelines;
• Leading dam safety review processes and contributing to risk assessments;
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff;
• Carrying out quality assurance for technical studies carried out by team members and supervising engineers and technicians;
• Supporting business development efforts by contributing technical expertise to proposals and project planning.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering;
• PEng or eligible;
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience with dam safety evaluations, geotechnical risk assessments, and foundation analysis for hydraulic structures;
• Leadership experience in either a technical management or subject matter expert capacity, with a track record of mentoring and guiding teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering;
• Ideally 12 years’ relevant experience;
• Experience in hydroelectric dam safety assessments and compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Strong report-writing skills;
• Good knowledge of spoken and written French;
• Proficiency in GeoStudio software;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite;
• Valid driver’s license.

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

About AECOM

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.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.