Geotechnical Engineer

Bring your passion for geotechnical engineering to AECOM, where you’ll help design and deliver critical infrastructure that shapes resilient communities across Utah and beyond.AECOM is hiring a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in Utah supporting a wide range of civil and infrastructure projects. You’ll take part in every phase of geotechnical project delivery—from field investigations and data analysis to design integration and construction support. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise, develop hands-on design and field experience, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex geotechnical challenges that make a lasting impact.The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Conduct geotechnical field explorations, construction observation, collect geotechnical samples, reporting of daily field operations, review of geotechnical data, perform geotechnical analysis, and report writing.Develop material properties for soil and rock and evaluate the stability of slopes and foundationsPrepare drafts of portions of technical proposals, reports, regulatory agency permits, as well as less complex external and internal documents.Coordinate and integrate geotechnical evaluations results into civil design through the collaboration of other geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.Develop tangible engineering design skills through field experience.  This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and Geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.Recognize potential opportunities for additional work within an existing project or for an existing client.Engage in regional projects with other offices and disciplines.Demonstrate ability to build trusting working relationships with clients and colleagues.Execute project assignments while utilizing critical thinking, engineering proceedures to carry out project tasks.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.Use computer programs including GeoStudio, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Settle3, and MathCAD for geotechnical analyses.Preparing Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans.