Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a motivated, entry-level Geotechnical Engineer for employment in our Salt Lake City, UT office.  AECOM is searching for candidates with a positive, professional, and client focused mindset, who strive to produce designs supported by accurate analyses and sound geotechnical principles. Candidates will have strong technical and interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively while being mentored by senior and mid-level geotechnical professionals. This position includes opportunities for collaboration and independent activity, while working with other engineers on a variety of projects across the region to foster your professional growth and technical excellence.

AECOM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and is invested in the well-being and professional development of its employees.

Responsibilities:

• Work under supervision of project managers and senior-level team members.
• Provide geotechnical engineering and design support for highways, mining facilities, dams and levees, buildings, and other projects as needed.
• Conduct field exploration, collect samples, and review geotechnical samples for laboratory testing.
• Prepare calculations and develop drawings and figures.
• Perform geotechnical analyses using computer programs, including Excel, gINT, GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), UTEXAS, Settle3, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and Visual Basic
• Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications.
• Build trust in relationships with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited university, with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Master’s degree focused on Geotechnical Engineering
• 1-2 years of experience, including field experience with geotechnical drilling and sampling, and cone penetration test soundings
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of geologists and civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers
• Familiarity working in geotechnical software, including Excel, gINT, GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), UTEXAS, Settle3, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and Visual Basic
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Proficiency working in Excel and Word

Additional Information

• Relocation not available for this position.
• Sponsorship may be available for this role.
• Regular project site travel required. (up to 25%)

• Offered rate of compensation (Utah locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000.

• 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

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 commitmen