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AECOM

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Glenwood Springs, CO · On-site

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Participate in dam safety inspections and prepare summary reports with recommendations of findings ... Review engineering reports, calculations, and documentation prepared by junior staff. * Perform ...

Bureau of Reclamation

Civil Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$140K - $182K/yr

Prioritizing dam safety work within the UCB Region and working with the other program managers and ... Your professional engineering curriculum must include differential and integral calculus and ...

Stantec

Sr Geotechnical Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

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Experience with water dam and/or mine waste/tailings management design or mine closure/reclamation ... Experience working under Engineer of Record (EoR) / Deputy EoR frameworks, with a clear ...

HDR

Dam Computational Modeling Technical Lead

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $139K/yr

Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique ... dam safety evaluation, rehabilitation planning, risk- and resilience-informed design, design ...

US Department of the Interior

Civil Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$140K/yr

You will serve as a Civil Engineer with the Bureau of Reclamation Dam Safety Office. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the risks of water storage and reservoir operation at high hazard ...

GeoWorld

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$175.77 - $265.16/hr

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Direct and support Dam Safety Reviews * Geotechnical investigation, monitoring methods and ... Professional Engineer (PE) license * Minimum 15 years of experience Preferred * Postgraduate degree ...

McMillen, Inc.

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$107K - $150K/yr

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Geotechnical Project Engineer McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our ... Perform dam safety inspections for existing dams. * Develop project-specific design criteria using ...

McMillen, Inc.

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

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Geotechnical Project Engineer McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our ... Perform dam safety inspections for existing dams. * Develop project-specific design criteria using ...

Knight Piésold

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

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Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing ... dam breach studies. The applicant must have the ambition to expand the scope of his/her current ...

Stantec

Geotechnical Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

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... dam safety stewardship. Stantec places strong emphasis on professional development. You will ... Serve as Deputy Engineer of Record (DEoR) for active or inactive tailings storage facilities, with ...

Barr

Water Resources Engineer - Senior Level (Hybrid)

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$100K - $130K/yr

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Project work may involve hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, dam safety and reservoir systems ... Experience: 10 years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology ...

Barr

Water Resources Engineer - Senior Level (Hybrid)

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$100K - $130K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Project work may involve hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, dam safety and reservoir systems ... Experience: 10 years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for dam engineer in Colorado is $95,279.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,897.00 and $108,253.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Dam Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and safety of dams and related structures. They analyze hydrological and geological data to ensure structural integrity and environmental compliance. Their duties also include monitoring dam performance, conducting risk assessments, and implementing necessary repairs or upgrades. Dam Engineers work closely with government agencies, environmental specialists, and construction teams to ensure water resource management and public safety.

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM

Glenwood Springs, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM's Mountain Division is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Dams) to join the Denver, Colorado Geotechnical Dams team, while being based in our Glenwood Springs office. In this role, you will support and collaborate with the Denver dams group, have the opportunity to work on challenging dam and hydropower projects and collaborate with a wide range of different engineering disciplines and industry professionals.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversee and perform comprehensive subsurface investigations including drilling on federal, state, municipal, and privately owned dams as well as managing CPT and geophysical data investigations, test pits, borrow area evaluations, and monitoring and performance instrumentation installations in the western US region.
  • Plan, perform, and manage complex and dynamic field exploration programs, material characterization, and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials.
  • Oversee and perform geotechnical analyses which include material characterization, seepage, slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and deformation.
  • Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations including geotechnical data, analyses, and design-related reports.
  • Prepare and present technical presentations to project teams, clients, federal, state, and municipal regulators, and independent technical review boards.
  • Review and understanding of regulatory guidelines and industry standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting work on dams.
  • Participate in dam safety inspections and prepare summary reports with recommendations of findings.
  • Oversee and perform inspections of construction activities to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction standards.
  • Prepare and/or perform peer review of calculations, designs, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Develop, oversee, and understand health and safety plans and requirements for field investigations, dam safety inspections, and construction oversight.
  • Review engineering reports, calculations, and documentation prepared by junior staff.
  • Perform quality, detailed, and accurate work by applying AECOM's QA/QC standards to their own work and work of the project team.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering or a related field and 6+ years of related experience with dams or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Due to the nature of this work, a valid U.S Driver's License is required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or PhD in Civil Engineering
  • 10 years or more of experience with relevant dam experience
  • Experience in dam investigations, and design and evaluation (e.g., material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, deformation, and settlement analyses)
  • Experience with 100% design-level reporting and issue for construction drawings and specifications
  • Experience leading tasks with effective delegation skills
  • Willingness to travel for fieldwork out of state for periods up to 2-3 weeks depending on the assignment.

Additional Information
  • Relocation may be available for this role
  • Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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