Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

2 Months ago • 1 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in China. This role involves performing specific and limited portions of broader assignments, gathering and correlating basic engineering data, and working on detailed or routine engineering assignments. The engineer will be responsible for calculations, conducting relatively simple tests, proposing approaches to solve new problems, identifying discrepancies, providing guidance to entry-level engineers, and executing work within budget and schedule under moderate supervision. The company is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on delivering better world solutions.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related field
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering
  • Knowledge of soil mechanics and foundation engineering
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., Plaxis 2D/3D)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills
Good to have:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
  • Experience with field work
  • Knowledge of industry standards
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan

Job Details

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in China.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering
  • Knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design principles
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software, such as Plaxis 2D/3D, Slope W, etc.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
  • Experience with field work and knowledge of industry standards

 

CONSENT TO APPLY: If you are applying to this job through using this external job boards you are re required to submit your Consent declaration to be eligible for submission to AECOM careersite for our recruiters to review your application. 

Please note failure to sumit Consent will stop your application getting processed to further steps.

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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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. 

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About The Company

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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.


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