Geotechnical Engineer

## Company Description **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. ## Job Description AECOM is seeking a highly motivated geotechnical engineer to support mine tailings, geotechnical, and heavy civil infrastructure projects as part of the Mining group. **Job Summary/ Responsibilities:** - Performs specific portions of broader projects under the supervision of an experienced engineer. - Planning, implementing, and overseeing geotechnical exploration programs (30% travel/field time) - Developing geotechnical laboratory testing assignments - Performing geotechnical evaluations including material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses - Preparing calculation packages - Assisting with the development of geotechnical reports, drawings and specifications - Preparing and presenting technical presentations of evaluation results to internal team - Review of geotechnical instrumentation and preparation of instrumentation monitoring reports ## Qualifications **Minimum Requirements** - BA/BS + 2 yrs of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education. - Valid U.S. Driver’s License **Preferred Qualifications** - MA/MS Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Emphasis - EIT Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months - 4+ years of relevant experience - Basic Knowledge of industry software such as GeoStudio, Utexas, Grapher and AutoCAD Civil3D - Field/Construction experience; tailings or dams experience a plus - Familiarity with design reports, drawings and specifications - Excellent Verbal and written communication skills - Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills - Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment - Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility - Resourceful, highly organized, and detail oriented - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines - Effective time-management and interpersonal Skills - Ability to work independently and in a team environment ## Additional Information - Relocation is not available for this role. - Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future. 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 c…