Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer - Murray, United States - AECOM

Description

Job Description

As an AECOM Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will work with our Salt Lake City geotechnical group, as well as interdisciplinary groups from Salt Lake City and other offices, to deliver consulting services on rewarding infrastructure projects.

Our group provides geotechnical services in a variety of sectors, primarily dams, levees, mining, civil works, transportation, and energy.

You will have opportunities to work on local, national, and international projects, engaging in project life cycles from planning and site investigation through detailed design and construction.

As a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will have responsibilities to lead engineering analysis, design, and reporting to meet client needs and deliver on project commitments.

You will mentor younger engineers and connect staff with experts throughout AECOM. You will be supported as you continue to develop your career as a geotechnical engineer.

You will engage in developing technical expertise, managing projects, leading teams, supporting active project pursuits, and contributing to business development.

AECOM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and is invested in the well-being and professional development of its employees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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