Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
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AECOM is actively seeking a creative highly talented Geotechnical Engineer for immediate employment in the Chicago Illinois office. The successful candidate will have a degree in civil engineering with specialization in geotechnical engineering. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement (both onsite and remote work) under AECOMs Freedom to Grow program. The candidate will be expected to work on site at our Chicago Illinois office at least three days per week so relocation to the Chicago area is required.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Preparation of investigation work plans and assist in the procurement of subcontract drilling and laboratory testing services.
Performing site reconnaissance visits.
Supervising field drilling operations with tasks including directing subcontractors logging soils and rock and performing groundwater monitoring.
Performing onsite construction quality assurance and inspections.
Reviewing laboratory data and developing design parameters of the soils and rock.
Creating field and typed boring logs and boring location maps.
Performing a wide range of geotechnical analyses including foundation bearing capacity settlement and slope stability analyses.
Performing geotechnical and structural design for a wide range of project elements including retaining walls sheet pile bulkheads dams slope stabilization and bridge foundations.
Drafting geotechnical reports for review by senior technical staff.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must have taken and passed the Engineer In Training Exam in the State of Illinois and/or other states with the ability to obtain an Illinois EIT within 6 months.
Valid Drivers license as this position may be subject to a preemployment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Civil Engineering with thesis and/or advanced coursework in geotechnical engineering topics.
Must have experience using geotechnical engineering software including slope stability analysis (SLOPE/W or similar) pile design software (LPILE GROUP and APILE) and settlement analysis software (such as Settle3D).
Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel Outlook).
Must have experience using AutoCAD and/or Civil3D for civil engineeringrelated projects.
Experience using Bentley Microstation.
Experience using Bentley gINT software.
Willingness to travel (20% required) complete fieldwork and work extended hours when necessary.
Commitment to working efficiently to complete tasks within allotted schedule constraints.
Ability to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong technical writing skills
Flexibility to work on multiple diverse projects concurrently
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
