Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a technical advisor on transportation projects for our New York Metro Transportation group including NYC, Bloomfield, NJ and Piscataway, NJ office locations.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Prepare technical reports, specifications and construction documents. 

• Evaluate ground conditions and understand their impacts on design and construction. 

• Provide guidance to entry level Engineers. 

• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision. 

• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works. 

• Prepare subsurface exploration programs, laboratory assignments and preparing geotechnical reports 

• Perform geotechnical investigations and construction inspections. 

• Lead/manage geotechnical engineering investigations. 

• Perform pile analysis, slope stability, settlement analysis, ground improvements and seepage analysis. 

• Utilize computer software programs, such as: APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SEEPW, SLOPEW and GRLWEAP. 

• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and construction documents. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers, architects, and environmental specialists.

• Develop and implement quality control procedures for geotechnical projects.

• Participate in client meetings and presentations to discuss project requirements and findings.

• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in geotechnical engineering.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to team members.