Principal Ground Engineer - Geotechnical Leadership

AECOM; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Principal Engineer - Ground Engineering in Bogotá, Colombia to lead geotechnical design for transportation, water and energy projects. You will work within a diverse team, perform complex analyses, and contribute to world-scale infrastructure solutions.

The role requires advanced geotechnical expertise, international standards experience, and a track record of delivering high-quality designs on multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering from a recognized university.
• 6+ years of geotechnical design experience for major projects.
• Experience with international regulations and standards.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical design for diverse projects and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Gather and correlate engineering data using established procedures.
• Prepare and manage technical specification sections.
• Provide guidance to entry-level engineers in geotechnical engineering.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams across global offices.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Soil mechanics

Fluent English

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

Master's degree in geotechnical engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Roscsience

Geo Studio

PLAXIS 2D/3D

RS2/RS3

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM seeks a Principal Engineer - Ground Engineering in Bogotá, Colombia to lead geotechnical design for transportation, water and energy projects. You will work within a diverse team, perform complex analyses, and contribute to world-scale infrastructure solutions.

The role requires advanced geotechnical expertise, international standards experience, and a track record of delivering high-quality designs on multidisciplinary projects.