About the job
AECOM is searching for an ambitious and skilled Entry-Level Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer to become an integral part of our East Region Dams Team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of Dam Safety Engineering projects throughout the East Region. Join a firm consistently recognized as the #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm by ENR and explore exciting pathways for career growth. This position is based at our Germantown, Maryland office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist dam project managers with technical support encompassing design, analysis, inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance for various dam projects. Responsibilities include:
- Planning and executing geotechnical subsurface exploration programs, including coordinating laboratory testing efforts.
- Conducting dam analysis and design activities such as material characterization, seepage evaluation, slope stability analysis, settlement assessments, and filter compatibility evaluations.
- Drafting geotechnical reports, boring logs, drawings, and specifications pertinent to dam projects.
- Preparing and delivering technical presentations to internal project teams.
- Performing field observations and site visits for dam safety inspections and construction oversight.
- Advance towards increased responsibilities, including project management tasks and certification as a professional engineer.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on an array of Dam Safety Engineering initiatives.
- Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to travel for project work as required.

