Principal Engineer - Ground Engineering

1w1 week ago

AECOM

Bogotá, CO · Full-time

About this role

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies. We're seeking a Civil or Geological Engineer specialist in Geotechnical Engineering for our Ground Engineering team. This role focuses on designing geotechnical infrastructure like earth movements, slope stability, retaining structures, and foundations.

Perform geotechnical designs and provide specialized technical expertise in earth movements, slope stability, retaining structures, and foundations. Offer guidance to support engineers and CAD Technicians while participating in interdisciplinary project reviews. Conduct quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and reliability in designs, calculations, and drawings.

Join a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, and professionals driven by a common purpose. Collaborate across disciplines for cohesive, integrated designs. Work on projects that improve commutes, provide clean water, and transform skylines.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in high demand. Bring bold ideas to create positive, tangible impact around the world. Become part of delivering a better world for communities and future generations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or engineering geology with 6+ years of experience in geotechnical design for projects related to earth movements, slope stabilization, retaining structures and foundations
Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or civil engineering with emphasis in geotechnical engineering
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, at least 5 in geotechnical design for earth movements, slope stabilization, retaining structures and foundations
Experience in modeling and design of earth movements, slope stability, retaining structures and foundations
Proficiency with at least one engineering software in finite element analysis for deformation and flow analysis
Proficiency in at least one engineering software package for geotechnical engineering (e.g. GEO 5, Rocscience)
General knowledge in drawing software like AutoCAD or Civil 3D
Advanced command of English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical designs for earth movements, slope stability, retaining structures, and foundations
Provide guidance to support engineers and CAD Technicians
Provide specialized knowledge to studies and designs in geotechnical engineering related to earth movements, slope stability, retaining structures, and foundations
Participate in interdisciplinary project reviews to ensure cohesive and fully integrated designs
Conduct quality control reviews of geotechnical designs, calculations, and drawings
Prepare and manage technical specification sections related to geotechnical designs
Assist in the preparation of engineering budgets and schedules

Benefits

Work with a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers
Deliver projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world
Partner with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations