Structural Dam Safety Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Structural Dam Safety Engineer to work as part of our East Region Dams Practice located in our Germantown, Maryland office as an Structural Dam Safety Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a great team and company.

This position will support a variety Dam Safety Engineering projects across the East Region. The successful candidate will join the ENR consistently ranked Dams and Reservoirs firm and have access to exciting career advancement opportunities.

The selected candidate will provide technical support to dam project managers, including design, analysis, inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams. You will also be responsible for detail checks and quality reviews of other Engineer's work.

The job responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

Perform dam analysis and design such as structural stability and strength analysis of concrete dams and appurtenant structures (spillways, outlet works, and other site civil structures).

Prepare structural evaluation reports, drawings, and specifications for dam projects.

Communicate with multi-disciplinary teams on various projects related to dams and other hydraulic structures.

Prepare structural drawings and visual aids through coordination with CAD team.

Perform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and codes.

Prepare and presenting technical presentations to internal project team.

Responsible for quality control of small tasks or segments of larger projects.

Conduct field observations and site visits for dam safety inspections and dam construction oversight.

Lead and mentor junior staff.

Progression toward greater responsibility, including task and project management.