Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Los Angeles, California.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Use computer programs including GeoStudio, UTexas4, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, FLAC, Settle3D, and MathCAD for geotechnical analyses.
• Assist in the procurement of subcontract drilling and laboratory testing services.
• Establish boring locations in the field.
• Supervise field drilling operations and construction inspections.
• Complete laboratory testing assignments.
• Perform quality control checks on the laboratory test results.
• Prepare Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and drilling plans.
• Develop design parameters of the soils and rock.
• Perform geotechnical analyses to determine the bearing capacity, settlement, stability, and other characteristics of the subsurface materials.
• Complete geotechnical reports and proposals for review by senior technical staff.
• Complete analyses to determine the most cost-effective foundation design solutions.
• Work on projects that reduce the risk of flooding, like new designs or improvement designs for levees, floodwalls, floodgates, dams, penstocks, tunnels, stormwater pump stations, channels, and bank stabilization.
• Design Build projects for both flood control projects and highways.
• Design embankment stabilization and under-seepage solutions.
• Design MSE walls and bridge foundations.
• Learn about mitigation strategies for expansive soils; soft, organic soils; or karstic limestone foundations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.  
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or must obtain within 6 months after the start of employment.
• Relevant internship and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, complex projects with high attention to detail and remain organized.
• Ability to work on multiple ongoing projects at the same time.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a positive disposition.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States.  Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $64,480.00 - $87,015.40/yr.
• 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 absences, 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

About AECOM

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