Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 2 yrs of relevant experience

Education BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field (BA/BS + 2 yrs relevant experience)

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support mine tailings, geotechnical, and heavy civil infrastructure projects within the Mining group. The role involves performing geotechnical evaluations and supporting exploration programs under supervision while helping develop reports, drawings, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and implement geotechnical exploration programs (30% travel/field time)
Develop geotechnical laboratory testing assignments
Perform geotechnical evaluations (material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, settlement)
Prepare calculation packages and assist with geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications
Review geotechnical instrumentation and prepare instrumentation monitoring reports

Technical Overview

You will plan and oversee geotechnical exploration and lab testing assignments, perform evaluations (liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, settlement), and prepare calculation packages. You will also review geotechnical instrumentation and produce instrumentation monitoring reports, with potential use of GeoStudio, Utexas, Grapher, and AutoCAD Civil3D.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a geotechnical engineer with at least 2 years of relevant experience and a BA/BS in a related discipline. They have hands-on experience with geotechnical evaluations including liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement, plus familiarity with geotechnical reports and instrumentation monitoring. Preferred candidates also have EIT certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months) and some exposure to GeoStudio and AutoCAD Civil3D.

Must-Have Skills

Valid U.S. Driver's Licensegeotechnical evaluationsliquefactionseepageslope stabilitysettlement analyses

Nice-to-Have Skills

MA/MS Civil Engineering with Geotechnical EmphasisEIT Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months4+ years of relevant experienceBasic Knowledge of industry software such as GeoStudioUtexasGrapher and AutoCAD Civil3DField/Construction experience; tailings or dams experience a plusFamiliarity with design reportsdrawings and specifications

Tools & Platforms

GeoStudioUtexasGrapherAutoCAD Civil3D

Required Skills

geotechnical exploration programsgeotechnical laboratory testing assignmentsgeotechnical evaluationsmaterial characterizationliquefactionseepageslope stabilitysettlement analysescalculation packagesgeotechnical reportsdrawings and specificationsgeotechnical instrumentationinstrumentation monitoring reportsGeoStudioUtexasGrapherAutoCAD Civil3DValid U.S. Driver's License

Hard Skills

geotechnical exploration programsgeotechnical laboratory testinggeotechnical evaluationsmaterial characterizationliquefaction analysisseepage analysisslope stability analysissettlement analysescalculation packagesgeotechnical reportsdrawingsspecificationsgeotechnical instrumentationinstrumentation monitoring reportsGeoStudioUtexasGrapherAutoCAD Civil3D

Soft Skills

excellent verbal and written communication skillsproactive problem-solving skillsability to maintain organization in a changing environmentinitiativeresponsibilityflexibilityresourcefulhighly organizeddetail orientedability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlineseffective time-managementinterpersonal skillsability to work independently and in a team environment

Certifications

Preferred

EIT

Industry & Role

Industry Consulting

Job Function Perform supervised geotechnical engineering analyses and support reporting for mining and heavy civil infrastructure projects

Role Subtype Civil Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

Geotechnical Engineergeotechnical exploration programsgeotechnical laboratory testing assignmentsgeotechnical evaluationsmaterial characterizationliquefactionseepageslope stabilitysettlement analysescalculation packagesgeotechnical reportsdrawings and specificationsgeotechnical instrumentationinstrumentation monitoring reportsGeoStudioUtexasGrapherAutoCAD Civil3DValid U.S. Driver's LicenseEITEIT CertificationtailingsdamsFortune 500

Deal Breakers

BA/BS + 2 yrs relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency, Valid U.S. Driver's License, Must be able to support exploration programs with 30% travel/field time

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