Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Providence, Rhode Island or Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

This position is expected to begin in June 2024.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Plan and conduct geotechnical investigations and prepare Geotechnical Data Reports.

Evaluate subsurface conditions and calculate bearing capacity and settlement for shallow foundations.

Conduct seepage and stability analyses for dams, levees, tunnels, and natural and man-made slopes.

Conduct finite element analysis for soil-structure interaction of excavation supports and tunnels using commercially available software.

Design deep foundations for buildings, bridges, and major structures.

Perform site specific ground motion time history analysis and evaluate seismic risk and liquefaction potential.

Perform safety inspections for dams, floodwalls, and flood control levees.

Assist with geotechnical characterization for tunneling projects, including data evaluation and preparing data summary plots and histogram.

Assist with preparation of Geotechnical Baseline Reports and Geotechnical Design Memoranda for tunnel projects.

Coordinate with other in-house engineering disciplines as needed.