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AECOM Enterprise Capabilities is currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Ground Engineering to join our busy and expanding experienced team. The team provides assessment, concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of Projects, either as standalone commissions or as part of multidisciplinary major projects. You may have the opportunity to work on some of the most iconic Transportation, Water and Energy projects, being part of a diverse and multicultural team. It can be a great opportunity for a mid-level profile that wants to boost his/her professional technical career on the ground engineering.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer in diverse geotechnical projects
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures in geotechnical engineering with emphasis on soil and rock data
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position in relation to geotechnical projects
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and designs for staff in geotechnical engineering
• Prepare and manage technical specification sections related to designs, ensuring they meet project requirements and industry standards and regulations.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and tests for geotechnical projects
• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete design elements for geotechnical engineering works
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments in relation to geotechnical engineering projects
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers in geotechnical engineering with emphasis on soil and rock mechanics
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others
• Works as part of a ground and tunnelling engineering team with other engineers at the same functional level that can be from different EC offices (Poland, Spain, India, etc.)
• Works within interdisciplinary teams in infrastructure projects design
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Follow the AECOM’s Technical Quality Review procedure
• Identifies discrepancies in results in calculations and reports for geotechnical projects
• Performs quality control review of reports, design calculations and drawings for geotechnical projects
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision with emphasis on tunneling projects
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering o Engineering Geology from a recognized University
• Proven track record of working on ground engineering designs (+6 years) for Transportation, Water and/or Energy Projects
• Experience in the application of international regulations and standards with emphasis on geotechnical engineering
• Proficiency in geotechnical design software such as Roscsience, Geo Studio.
• Proficiency in numerical analysis using FEM software such as PLAXIS 2D and 3D; RS2 and RS3
• Proficiency in use of CAD software such as Civil 3D, Auto CAD
• Experience in geotechnical design for slope stability, retaining structures, foundations and soil improvement
• Proven commitment with Quality Control Policy and Quality Management System
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master´s degree, with emphasis in geotechnical engineering, from a recognized University
• Experience in the use of structural engineering software SAP 2000, SAFE
• Experience working on international projects will be considered favorably
• US and/or Australia Professional Engineer license will be considered favorably
• Background in underground works associated with water and electrical projects would be considered as positive.
• Experience working with Common Data Environment platforms (e.g., BIM 360, ACC).
• Knowledge of software for generating geotechnical models such as Leapfrog, and for processing geotechnical data as OpenGround and Gint.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Colombia work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

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