AECOM

Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM • $80K — $95K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Civil Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
  • EIT Certification required.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License needed.
  • Master's degree in related discipline preferred.
  • PE designation or eligibility for registration within 6 months is a plus.
  • Experience in soil logging and geological mapping is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard geotechnical software is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement geotechnical investigations for projects, overseeing fieldwork and site inspections.
  • Direct specific portions of mid-sized to large projects, coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs.
  • Perform geotechnical evaluations on rock mass classification and foundation design.
  • Conduct slope stability and settlement analyses using analytical and numerical methods.
  • Provide project management support for ongoing projects.
  • Prepare technical calculation packages and reports, and present findings to teams.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the U.S. and Canada to maintain client relations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and flexible leave options.
  • Employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated staff geotechnical or geologic engineer to support rock mechanics and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the Mining group in Denver Colorado. You'll work on a variety of projects and develop your technical skills with guidance from senior geotechnical engineers.

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:
  • Plan and implement geotechnical investigations for mining and infrastructure projects, including oversight of field investigations, site inspections and preparation of investigation deliverables (20-30% travel expected).
  • Plans, directs and performs specific and/or moderate portions of mid-sized to large projects under supervision of a senior engineer by coordination of multidisciplinary design inputs, including tunnelling, geotechnical, hydrogeological, structural, civil
  • Plans, oversees and performs geotechnical evaluations of supporting rock mass classification, rock mass characterization, foundation design, slope stability, and settlement analyses.
  • Proficiency in analytical and numerical methods for underground works, slope stability analysis, and settlement analysis.
  • Provide technical input and project management support for ongoing projects.
  • Prepares technical calculation packages, proposals & reports. Preparing and presenting technical presentations of evaluation results to internal and client teams.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across US and Canada.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Must effectively manage time and project requirements in a flexible work schedule. Travel occasionally for field work (e.g., drilling, site assessments).


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Civil Engineering or closely related field and 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency or experience and/or education.
  • EIT Certification.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Geotechnical or related engineering discipline.
  • PE designation (or eligibility for registration within 6 months).
  • Experience in soil logging, rock core logging and geological mapping.
  • 6+ years of consulting or geotechnical design experience related to mining or tunnelling.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
  • Knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, QA/QC, and construction oversight.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., Slide2/3, RS2/3, PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC GeoStudio, Settle3, gINT, AutoCAD).
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word).


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


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.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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