Project Geotechnical Engineer

Company: AECOM
Job type: Full-time

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to be located in Tucson, AZ.
With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.  
Participate in field assignments that will include soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing; geotechnical instrumentation design and construction; and inspection of the construction of geotechnical features like retaining walls, foundations, mines, dams, levees, slopes and tunnels.
Develop geotechnical design parameters based on laboratory data results.
Design shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, flood risk reduction structures, embankments and cut and fill slopes, and tunnels.
Use computer programs including GeoStudio, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Settle3, and MathCAD for geotechnical analyses.
Prepare and review Geotechnical work plans, Geotechnical Reports, Alternative Analysis Reports, etc.
Review design plans and specifications and for compliance with geotechnical recommendations and communicate with multiple disciplines and provide design improvement recommendations.
May lead one or more teams in the delivery of work efforts that are often complex.
Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers.
Have the opportunity to meet with clients and participate in proposals.
Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget
Have the opportunity to travel to and work in locations both within the USA and around the world.

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