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AECOM is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with experience as a drilling and grouting engineer to join the Dams and Reservoirs group in Denver, Colorado. The qualified candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting with a strong background in dam foundation treatment, grout curtain design and construction, field investigations and construction oversight. The primary role will be to support the group as a drilling and grouting engineer with a secondary focus on geotechnical engineering for design and construction of dams.Responsibilities:Demonstrated experience and knowledge of foundation grouting for concrete and embankment dam foundationsDevelop plans and specifications for dam foundation grouting designs, provide recommendations and collaborate with multiple engineering disciplinesExperience in design, management and oversight of consolidation grouting, contact grouting, curtain grouting, mix design, and grout QC testingPreparation and development of Geotechnical Work Plans, Geotechnical Data Reports, etc.Conduct geotechnical field explorations that may include soil and rock borings, packer testing, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing; geotechnical instrumentation design and construction; dam safety inspections; inspection for the construction of dams; collection of geotechnical samples, review of geotechnical data, and laboratory testing assignmentsDevelop geotechnical design parameters based on laboratory data resultsDevelop material properties for soil and rock, and perform geotechnical evaluations that may include liquefaction triggering, seepage analysis, slope stability analysis, and filter compatibilityMay lead one or more teams in the delivery of work efforts that are often complexMentor and train junior geotechnical engineersHave the opportunity to meet with clients and participate in proposal effortsHave the opportunity to travel to and work in locations both within the USA and around the world