Project Geotechnical Engineer III

1 day ago


Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States AECOM Full time
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. As a key member of our Water Business Unit, you will be responsible for performing and managing small to medium-sized geotechnical projects, working closely with other disciplines to meet project needs, and mentoring younger engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing and managing small to medium-sized geotechnical projects
  • Working closely with other disciplines to meet project needs
  • Mentoring younger engineers
  • Planning and oversight of subsurface investigation programs
  • Adhering to AECOM safety culture and maintaining a safe work environment
  • Assigning, reviewing, and performing statistical analysis on the results of geotechnical laboratory testing
  • Performing and reviewing design calculations for pavements, shallow and deep foundations, tunnel components, retaining walls, temporary and permanent support of excavation
  • Working with the geophysics group to manage combined subsurface exploration programs
  • Preparing engineering reports and memoranda
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists with effective collaboration
  • Performing construction oversight
  • Reviewing design reports and calculations performed by other firms and providing detailed review comments
  • Reviewing construction submittals and providing detailed review comments
  • Finding opportunities to bring innovation to the operations using data science, data analytics, and artificial intelligence
  • Participating in local professional events to represent AECOM
  • Traveling for projects domestically and internationally for one week to a month at a time

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience with pavement design, shallow and deep foundations, slope stability
  • Experience with AutoCAD, gINT, MathCAD, Geostudio, and other geotechnical analysis software
  • A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated professional experience in the field and office
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 2 to 4 weeks at a time
  • P.E. Certification
  • Ability to work in inclement weather
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required
  • Valid U.S. Driver's license and as a condition of employment, able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Knowledge of geology within the tidewater area of Virginia
  • Thorough understanding of the concepts of soil mechanics and foundation engineering
  • Prior experience working on projects for the US Army Crops of Engineers, NAVFAC
  • Experience in monitoring general geotechnical construction
  • Possess active or ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in conducting large-scale subsurface investigations using various drilling methodologies
  • Experience with geotechnical laboratory testing
  • Experience with installation and monitoring of instrumentation
  • Experience with technical report writing
  • Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and interpersonal skill

About AECOM:

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, providing access to clean water, enabling communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish. Our team of experts delivers innovative solutions that are best in the world and best for the world. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

Why Join AECOM:

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. 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. We offer a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.



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