Junior Geotechnical Engineer - AECOM

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Mining: Leveraging over a century of expertise in the mining sector, AECOM has established itself as a leader in the planning, design, construction, and operation of mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide. AECOM's approach combines innovation, efficiency, global reach, and collaboration to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, communities, and stakeholders.  Join our team and be part of a legacy that shapes the future of mining, benefiting economies and ecosystems worldwide.

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated geotechnical engineer to support mine tailings, geotechnical, and heavy civil infrastructure projects as part of the Mining group in Denver, CO.  

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:

• Performs specific portions of broader projects under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Planning, implementing, and overseeing geotechnical exploration programs (30% travel/field time)
• Developing geotechnical laboratory testing assignments
• Performing geotechnical evaluations including material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses
• Preparing calculation packages
• Assisting with the development of geotechnical reports, drawings and specifications
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations of evaluation results to internal team
• Review of geotechnical instrumentation and preparation of instrumentation monitoring reports

Min Requirements

• BA/BS + 2 years of relevant industry experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• EIT Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Emphasis
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Basic Knowledge of industry software such as GeoStudio, Utexas, Grapher and AutoCAD Civil3D
• Field/Construction experience; tailings or dams experience a plus
• Familiarity with design reports, drawings and specifications
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility
• Resourceful, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Effective time-management and interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Sponsorship is considered for this role
• No relocation will be provided for this role

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.