Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 4 years of experience

Education Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

AECOM is seeking a mid-career Geotechnical Engineer in Providence, RI to support water, wastewater treatment, and flood protection projects. The role emphasizes technical leadership, responsible charge, and mentorship of junior-level engineers under Registered Professional Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Perform assignments for geotechnical exploration using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Assess geotechnical conditions and design geotechnical engineering solutions for water and wastewater facilities
Develop geotechnical exploration plans and select soil improvement techniques and foundation support systems
Provide direct responsible charge, guidance, and mentorship to junior-level geotechnical engineers
Serve as technical lead for the Geotechnical Engineering department and provide geotechnical guidance as required

Technical Overview

You will perform geotechnical exploration and assess geotechnical conditions, developing and designing geotechnical engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities. Responsibilities include selecting soil improvement techniques, defining foundation support systems, and leading geotechnical exploration plan development and guidance for existing facilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-career Geotechnical Engineer with 4+ years of experience performing geotechnical exploration and assessing subsurface conditions for water and wastewater treatment projects and flood protection. They provide strong engineering judgment on geotechnical exploration plans, soil improvement techniques, and foundation support systems, and they are capable of direct responsible charge, mentoring junior engineers, and serving as technical lead under a department head.

Must-Have Skills

geotechnical explorationAssessment of geotechnical conditionstechnical design of geotechnical engineering solutionsRegistered Professional Engineer licensure in a US Jurisdiction with ability to obtain licensure via comity in Rhode Island within twelve (12) months

Nice-to-Have Skills

Performing geotechnical exploration (5+ years)Understanding of analysis & designStrong knowledge of providing guidance for the built environment

Required Skills

geotechnical explorationAssessment of geotechnical conditionstechnical designgeotechnical engineering solutionsengineering judgmentgeotechnical exploration planssoil improvement techniquesfoundation support systemsdirect responsible chargeguidancementorship

Hard Skills

geotechnical explorationgeotechnical conditions assessmentgeotechnical engineering solutions designengineering judgmentgeotechnical exploration plans developmentsoil improvement techniques selectionfoundation support systemsgeotechnical guidancewater and wastewater treatment facilities technical designflood protection

Soft Skills

engineering leadershipmentorshipguidancetechnical leadershipteam collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in a US Jurisdiction (ability to obtain licensure via comity in Rhode Island within twelve (12) months)

Industry & Role

Industry Energy

Job Function Lead geotechnical exploration and design for water, wastewater, and flood protection projects with technical leadership and mentorship.

Role Subtype Civil Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field with 4+ years experience (or demonstrated equivalency), Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in a US jurisdiction and able to obtain Rhode Island licensure via comity within twelve (12) months, Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License and pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

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