Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description
AECOMis actively seeking a creative, highly talented Geotechnical Engineer for immediate employment in the Chicago, Illinois office.The successful candidate will have a degree in civil engineering with specialization in geotechnical engineering. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement (both onsite and remote work) under AECOM’s Freedom to Grow program. The candidate will be expected to work on site at either our Chicago, Illinois office at least three days per week, so relocation to the Chicago area is required.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Preparation of investigation work plans and assist in the procurement of subcontract drilling and laboratory testing services.
Performing site reconnaissance visits.
Supervising field drilling operations with tasks including directing subcontractors, logging soils and rock, and performing groundwater monitoring.
Performing on-site construction quality assurance and inspections.
Reviewing laboratory data and developing design parameters of the soils and rock.
Creating field and typed boring logs and boring location maps.
Performing a wide range of geotechnical analyses including foundation bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability analyses.
Performing geotechnical and structural design for a wide range of project elements including retaining walls, sheet pile bulkheads, dams, slope stabilization, and bridge foundations.
Drafting geotechnical reports for review by senior technical staff.