Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to be based in the Chelmsford, Massachusetts office.

This position is expected to begin in Spring 2025.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the planning and execution of geotechnical field exploration and laboratory test programs.
• Evaluate subsurface conditions to determine geotechnical engineering properties of soil and bedrock.
• Perform geotechnical analyses for shallow foundations including bearing capacity, sliding and settlement.
• Conduct seepage and stability analyses for dams, levees, tunnels and natural and man-made slopes.
• Design deep foundations for buildings, bridges, tanks, and other major structures.
• Assist in the preparation of geotechnical data reports, geotechnical design reports, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with other in-house engineering disciplines as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Plaxis, Slope/W, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in the Water/Wastewater/Transportation Industry.
• Relevant intern and/or professional experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and technical, yet experienced enough to see the big picture.
• Experienced, self-directed professional.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to apply passion and enthusiasm for design in a collaborative and progressive team-oriented work environment.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• The selected candidate must be available to work in Chelmsford, MA.

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.