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AECOM Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer in Murray, Utah
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
As an AECOM Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will work with our Salt Lake City geotechnical group, as well as interdisciplinary groups from Salt Lake City and other offices, to deliver consulting services on rewarding infrastructure projects. Our group provides geotechnical services in a variety of sectors, primarily dams, levees, mining, civil works, transportation, and energy. You will have opportunities to work on local, national, and international projects, engaging in project life cycles from planning and site investigation through detailed design and construction.
As a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will have responsibilities to lead engineering analysis, design, and reporting to meet client needs and deliver on project commitments. You will mentor younger engineers and connect staff with experts throughout AECOM. You will be supported as you continue to develop your career as a geotechnical engineer. You will engage in developing technical expertise, managing projects, leading teams, supporting active project pursuits, and contributing to business development.
AECOM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and is invested in the well-being and professional development of its employees.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provide geotechnical engineering and design support for dams, levees, mining, civil works, transportation, energy, and other projects
Plan, perform, and oversee geotechnical site investigations, including subsurface investigations, field and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials
Plan, oversee installation, monitor, and analyze associated data from geotechnical instrumentation
Perform and/or support junior and mid-level engineers in completing geotechnical engineering calculations, analysis, and design; preparing geotechnical recommendations; writing and reviewing technical reports; and preparing and reviewing design drawings and specifications
Provide onsite field support and oversight for geotechnical and earthwork construction
Perform and/or support junior engineers in completing engineering reviews of existing infrastructure facilities, and preparing associated technical reports and evaluations
Effectively and proactively communicate with geotechnical and interdisciplinary team members, and exercise engineering judgement, to complete project objectives and meet client needs
Research and implement technical methods, standard techniques, procedures, regulations, and criteria to carry out or oversee engineering tasks
Assume responsibility for projects, follow quality procedures and strive for quality and excellence in all work products, and perform work in an honest and ethical manner
Participate in project management tasks and become an AECOM project manager
Support project pursuits and contribute to business development efforts in Utah and around the western United States
Mentor younger engineers to support their development and success
Build trusting working relationships with clients and colleagues
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited university + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Preferred Qualification
Master’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and ability to obtain licensure in Utah within 3 months
8 years of geotechnical consulting experience
2 years of project management experience
Field, laboratory, analysis, and design experience supporting dams and levees projects
Competency/proficiency in performing geotechnical analysis and design using engineering software such as Excel, gINT, GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), PLAXIS, FLAC, UTEXAS, Settle3, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and Visual Basic
Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
Proficiency working in Excel and Word
Experience and competency to complete job responsibilities
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Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work U.S. Citizenship is required.
Relocation is not available for this position.
Regular project site travel is required. (up to 25%)
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $90,000.00 - $115,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: REF30704Y
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid