Engineer – Geotechnical needed at AECOM

Job Description

• AECOM is looking to recruit an Engineer – Geotechnical

Here is what you will do:

• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Assist with the monitoring of the geotechnical field activities to ensure that they are undertaken in accordance with the project requirements, apply geotechnical assessment and interpretation .
• Liaise with the geotechnical contractors to ensure the project meets with client expectations and deadlines.
• Have good technical awareness/experience of specifications and implementing in accordance with the contract and design requirements.
• Ensure the correctness and completeness of all deliverables (reports, drawings, etc.) to ensure they meet specifications (quality) and are consistent with field conditions, etc.
• Assist the geotechnical team in preparation of contractual correspondence, as required.
• Be willing to travel as the nature of the geotechnical projects may require traveling to other countries to undertake and complete work.
• Perform other responsibilities or duties associated with this geotechnical position, as may be appropriate.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Ability to collaborate closely with our Technical Directors and Associates in project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Actively input to team and client meetings, being prepared to own decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts.
• Provide on the job mentoring of junior staff and support them towards achieving chartered status.
• Proven leadership experience in similar roles, with an ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Prepare, check and review a wide range of technical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, but also open to exploring new methods and innovations. Good knowledge of Eurocodes is desirable.
• Experience in geotechnical designs including settlement analysis, retaining wall, foundation (shallow and deep), earthworks and slope design
• Experience in geotechnical software including GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, SlopeW/Slide, Plaxis etc.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D is preferred
• Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work post undergraduate degree
• BSc degree in Geotechnical engineering or related (Hons would be advantageous)
• Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations.
• On the way to registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer