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At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.

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Dams

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.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking candidates to become a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to support mining, geotechnical, and civil infrastructure projects in our Phoenix offices . The qualified candidate shall have a minimum of 2 years of experience with a strong background in geotechnical investigation practice. The position requires effective verbal skills to communicate with internal teams and clients. Written communication skills in the form of technical reports are a must. Additional experience preferred includes: task management, geotechnical analytical skills, geologic modeling, and experience in geotechnical laboratory testing.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.

• Candidate will have an opportunity to be involved in the construction of in-house designs, which will build on existing client relationships and lead to future projects.

• Engage in regional projects with other offices and disciplines.

• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.

• Identifies discrepancies in results.

• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.

• Demonstrate ability to build trusting working relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Execute project assignments while utilizing critical thinking, engineering procedures to carry out project tasks.

• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

• Recognize potential opportunities for additional work within an existing project or for an existing client.

• Use computer programs including GeoStudio, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Settle3, and MathCAD for geotechnical analyses.

• Preparing Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

• 2+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology preferred.

• 3+ years of related experience in Geotechnical Engineering projects.

• Arizona PE license or ability to obtain Arizona PE license within 6 months

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• Experience using geotechnical software.

• Solid understanding of field work

• The ability to work well within a team

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Project site travel required for this role as needed. (est. up to 66%)

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $63,000.00 - $90,000.00.

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.

ReqID: J10119015

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc