Graduate - Geotechnical Engineer
Company Description
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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.)
Key Requirements
- 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
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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
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