Geotechnical Design Engineer

Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
Identifies discrepancies in results.
Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

Specific

The candidate should have specific experience in the following:

• Geotechnical Investigations
• Assessment of Geotechnical Parameters
• Preparation of Ground Models for different design situations

The candidate should also have specific experience in 3 or more of the following:

• Shallow Foundation Design
• Deep Foundation Design
• Earthworks (Embankment) Design
• Slope Design
• Excavation Lateral Support Design
• Ground Improvement Design
• Liquefaction Assessment

The following would be considered beneficial:

• Geophysical Survey
• Seismic Design
• Geotechnics of dam design

The knowledge of the following software packages or their equivalent would be an advantage:

• Slope/W or Slide
• Seep/W
• Plaxis 2D or RS2 or Sigma/W
• Repute Group and LPile
• PDisp or Settle 3D
• CPeTIT
• CLiq or LiquefyPro
• A 3D FEM would be considered an advantage.

Good knowledge of contracts relating to investigation survey and construction works.

A balance of experience between design and site would be an added benefit.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in one or more of the following subjects and a Master of Science / Engineering or PhD would be preferred:

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Engineering Geology
• Geological Engineering
• Foundation Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• Rock Engineering
• Mining Engineering

CEng PE or equivalent licensing/registration as a professional engineer is required.

Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain, and UAE.

Experience:

• Generally 2 to 8 years experience.

Additional Information:

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.

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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We are 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 will help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Contract