Graduate - Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Graduates joining the business in a Graduate role and engaging in all elements of the ADVANCE program. The program is designed to introduce and build essential business and personal skills, helping to enhance the transition from student to professional.

Graduates are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well‑rounded learning experience within the field they are joining at Graduate entry level.

The ADVANCE program lasts approx. 24 months but the successful completion of the program is only to be used as an indicator for strong performance in line with other indicators (strong or above performance rating etc.).

• Builds analytic and design skills.
• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• The candidate should have an interest in learning and gaining experience in the following:
  Geotechnical Investigations, assessment of Geotechnical Parameters, preparation of Ground Models for different design situations, shallow Foundation Design, deep Foundation Design, Earthworks (Embankment) Design, Slope Design, Excavation Lateral Support Design, Ground Improvement Design, Liquefaction Assessment, Geophysical Survey, Seismic Design, Geotechnics of dam design.
• The use of the following software packages or their equivalent will be taught:
  Slope/W or Slide, Seep/W, Plaxis 2D or RS2 or Sigma/W, Repute, Group and LPile.

• 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

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, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.