Structural Engineer

The US- West Region Dams and Reservoirs team of AECOM is actively seeking a motivated, creative, highly talented Structural Engineer with risk analysis experience for employment in the Denver, CO office. The dams and reservoirs team within the Water Business Line is responsible for providing engineering and design services in support of multidisciplinary projects, with a focus on water storage and hydropower dam projects.

With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and providing technical support for structural analyses such as 2D and 3D FEA of concrete gravity dams, curved gravity dams, arch dams, and other hydraulic structures such as intake towers, spillways and spillway gates.
• Preparing structural reports, drawings, and specifications for water storage and hydropower dams.
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to project team, clients, and technical review boards.
• Performing dam safety inspections.
• Conducting potential failure mode analyses and risk analyses for water storage and hydropower dams, including identifying and developing potential failure modes, serving as recorder, subject matter expert, and/or facilitator in risk analysis workshops, estimating risk, and report documentation.
• Managing budgets, providing client updates, and performing general project management tasks.
• Preparing structural engineering proposals.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to pass MVR background check.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• Master’s degree in civil/Geotechnical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution highly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the structural engineering discipline.
• Valid PE License or equivalent license in home country.
• Experience working on 6+ risk analysis projects as recorder, subject matter expert, and/or facilitator.
• Experience in project management and/or task leadership.
• Technical experience in dam design and evaluation
• Experience in preparing design reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and flexibility
• Must be a resourceful, highly organized professional with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Effective time-management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Occasional travel to project sites, both local and remote
• Experience working on 3+ risk analysis projects as a subject matter expert and/or facilitator is preferred.
• Experience with ANSYS, SAP2000, MathCAD, Grapher, and AutoCAD Civil3D

Additional information

• Relocation is available for this role.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• Up to 30% travel required for this role.
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000.

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