Geotechnical Engineer – Task Lead

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AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer Task Lead to serve as a technical leader on transportation projects with the focus on design to work on our New York based Transportation clients. 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership:

• Oversee geotechnical engineering investigations, ensuring all work aligns with project budgets and schedules with minimal supervision.
• Lead the preparation of geotechnical reports and construction documents, including subsurface exploration programs and laboratory testing assignments.
• Act as a senior technical resource, providing specialized input and serving as a technical advisor for teams as needed.
• Coordinate project deliverables with interdisciplinary teams and participate in quality control reviews of design calculations, drawings, and documentation.

Technical Analysis & Design:

• Perform detailed evaluations of ground conditions to assess impacts on design and construction.
• Conduct pile analysis, slope stability, settlement analysis, ground improvement, and seepage analysis.
• Utilize geotechnical software, including APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SEEPW, SLOPEW, and GRLWEAP, for complex engineering analysis and design.

Mentorship & Team Coordination:

• Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and support staff to facilitate successful project completion.
• Coordinate team members to ensure project needs and schedules are met, balancing independent and team-based work.

Client Interaction:

• Maintain effective communication with clients, participating in meetings to review project progress, address technical concerns, and provide expertise.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• New York Professional Engineering License (PE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• New Jersey PE.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with NYSDOT, and NJDOT.
• Ability to prepare geotechnical engineering reports and construction documents
• Has competent analysis/design experience with slope stability (Computer software – Slope W), retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations.
• Experience with APile, Group, Lpile,  Seepage analysis SeepW, settlement analysis, Bulkhead and Support of Excavation Analysis.
• Strong computer skills including extensive knowledge of technical software; PLAXIS or MIDAS preferred.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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