Jan 19, 2022

Entry Level Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

  • AECOM
  • Sacramento, CA, USA
Full time Construction

Job Description

**Job Summary** **AECOM** is seeking an Entry Level Civil/Geotechnical Engineer based in Sacramento, CA. This position is available to start immediately. **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. **Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.** We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. **The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to, those listed below:** + Performing geotechnical tasks and working closely with other disciplines to meet the project needs + Oversight and management of a variety of subsurface investigation programs. + Adhere to AECOM safety culture and maintain a safe work environment + Assigning geotechnical laboratory testing + Performing design calculations for pavements, shallow and deep foundation, tunnel components, and retaining walls, temporary and permanent support of excavation + Perform settlement analysis, ground improvement analyses, slope stability analyses, seepage analyses, + Prepare engineering reports and memoranda + Performing construction oversight + Potential for international travel + Ability to work in inclement weather + Ability to lift 50 lbs **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical Engineering or related field + Valid Driver’s license **Preferred Qualifications** + EIT Certification + Experience with gINT, Geostudio, and AutoCAD + M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering + Thorough understanding of the concepts of soil mechanics + Familiarity with the concepts of shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, settlement analyses, retaining wall design + Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and interpersonal skills – move above + Knowledge of geology within the Sacramento and San Joaquin River basins + Experience in monitoring fill placement, pile driving and general geotechnical construction, pavement design + Demonstrated hands-on experience in conducting large-scale subsurface investigations using various drilling methodologies. + Experience with geotechnical laboratory testing. + Experience with installation and monitoring of instrumentation + Experience with technical report writing **Additional comments:** + Position may require to travel up to 20-30 percent for a period up to 1 week. + Relocation is not available for this position **What We Offer** We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. **Job Category** Engineering - Geotechnical **Business Line** Water **Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS) **Country** United States of America **Position Status** Full Time **Requisition/Vacancy No.** 260817BR **Virtual:** No Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.