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 + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Drivers License required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:        

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geological Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 5 -10 years of relevant experience
• 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.
• Professional Registration including PG, CEG, PE, or GE preferred
• Experience with geotechnical projects including mine tailings dams and water storage dams

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offered rate of compensation 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.

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.

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