Geotechnical Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a technical advisor on transportation projects for our Clifton, NJ office.

This role is available immediately.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare technical reports, specifications and construction documents.
• Prepare subsurface exploration programs, laboratory assignments and preparing geotechnical reports
• Evaluate ground conditions and understand their impacts on design and construction.
• Provide guidance to entry level Engineers.
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
• Perform geotechnical investigations and construction inspections.
• Lead/manage geotechnical engineering investigations.
• Perform pile analysis, slope stability, settlement analysis, ground improvements and seepage analysis.
• Utilize computer software programs, such as: APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SEEPW, SLOPEW and GRLWEAP.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and construction documents.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related + 4 years of related experience and/or education or demonstrated equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• NY PE highly preferred and NJ PE desirable
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of related work experience preferable
• Experience with NYSDOT, and NJDOT
• Ability to lead/manage geotechnical engineering investigations
• Ability to perform construction inspection on foundation elements
• Experience with pile Analysis , Slope Stability and seepage analysis
• Experience with computer software programs such as APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SEEPW, SLOPEW and GRLWEAP.prepare geotechnical engineering reports and construction documents
• Ability to prepare geotechnical engineering reports and construction documents

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is available for this role.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Offered rate of compensation (New York City & New Jersey locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $110,000-125,000.
• 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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

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