Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Engineering Geologist

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

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of Ground Engineering?

Aecom's Ground Engineering Practice covers all elements of Ground Engineering serving a wide range of end markets including highways, rail, water and energy sectors.

We’re looking for an Associate Level Director within Ground Engineering to join our office in Dublin. With an exciting and growing project portfolio, there is no better time to join us!

What can we offer?

We work for leading Irish, UK and international clients and have commissions of varying scale across all sectors, including:

• TII Greenway and Highways schemes,
• Uisce Éireann Waste Water Projects,
• DfI (Northern Ireland) Highway schemes
• Northern Ireland Water Projects.

Job Duties include:

• Deliver: Leading the team in project delivery, work winning, workload management, staff development, growth plans, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and raising the company profile.
• Provide Expertise: Extensive experience, knowledge and skills in geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology, including the ability to undertake and check geotechnical design, calculations and analyses.
• Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of Irish and UK ground conditions and ground investigation techniques and practices. You will preferably have extensive knowledge of Irish Rail, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Department for Infrastructure.

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc / MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills together with in-depth knowledge and experience in the application of current design codes and guidance documents in ground engineering, soil-structure interaction, geotechnical design and construction of shallow and piled foundations, earthworks, strengthened earthworks, ground treatment and retaining structures.
• Chartered Geologist or Engineer status is required
• Previous experience in a similar role with leadership responsibilities
• Clean driving licence and be willing to travel throughout Ireland and, on occasion, within the UK.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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