Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

Company:	AECOM
Location:	Murray, UT, USA
Type:	Full-Time
Salary:	Not Provided

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• Competency/proficiency in performing geotechnical analysis and design using engineering software such as Excel, gINT, GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), PLAXIS, FLAC, UTEXAS, Settle3, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and Visual Basic
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Proficiency working in Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering and design support for dams, levees, mining, civil works, transportation, energy, and other projects
• Plan, perform, and oversee geotechnical site investigations, including subsurface investigations, field and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials
• Plan, oversee installation, monitor, and analyze associated data from geotechnical instrumentation
• Perform and/or support junior and mid-level engineers in completing geotechnical engineering calculations, analysis, and design; preparing geotechnical recommendations; writing and reviewing technical reports; and preparing and reviewing design drawings and specifications
• Provide onsite field support and oversight for geotechnical and earthwork construction
• Perform and/or support junior engineers in completing engineering reviews of existing infrastructure facilities, and preparing associated technical reports and evaluations
• Effectively and proactively communicate with geotechnical and interdisciplinary team members, and exercise engineering judgement, to complete project objectives and meet client needs
• Research and implement technical methods, standard techniques, procedures, regulations, and criteria to carry out or oversee engineering tasks
• Assume responsibility for projects, follow quality procedures and strive for quality and excellence in all work products, and perform work in an honest and ethical manner
• Participate in project management tasks and become an AECOM project manager
• Support project pursuits and contribute to business development efforts in Utah and around the western United States
• Mentor younger engineers to support their development and success
• Build trusting working relationships with clients and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and ability to obtain licensure in Utah within 3 months
• 8 years of geotechnical consulting experience
• 2 years of project management experience
• Field, laboratory, analysis, and design experience supporting dams and levees projects

Benefits

• No benefits info provided.

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