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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be based in the Mid Atlantic area – Germantown, MD preferably. This role will support a wide variety of projects with a special emphasis on federal projects with NAVFAC and USACE, within the US and internationally.

In this role, you will be aligned with our Germantown geotechnical team and collaborate with other interdisciplinary teams from Germantown and additional locations throughout the US East to provide consulting services for impactful infrastructure projects. Our team offers geotechnical expertise across various sectors, and you will have the chance to work on projects both locally, regionally and globally, covering all phases from planning and site investigation to detailed design and construction.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of mid- to large-scale projects, including conducting engineering analysis, and overseeing design and reporting to fulfill client requirements and project goals. You will also mentor junior engineers and foster team connections.

We will support your professional growth as you advance your career. Your role will involve developing technical skills, managing projects, leading teams, supporting ongoing project pursuits, managing client relationships and contributing to business development efforts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages mid to large size projects.

• Coordinates and provides technical expertise for various projects.

• Leads, develops and maintains client relationships.

• Leads discipline /department efforts to grow technical expertise.

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

• Approves and signs off on work.

• Leader in one or more areas of technology.

• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects

• Leads proposal efforts including preparing interdisciplinary scopes and budgets

• Contribute to business development efforts

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in geotechnical engineering

• Active PE License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience geotechnical engineering

• 2+ years of project management experience

• Masters in Geotechnical Engineer

• Experienced in subsurface investigation planning and execution, foundation design (shallow and deep), slope stability, seepage analysis, retaining wall design, settlement analyses, ground improvement techniques

• Experience performing geotechnical design in Tidewater region (VA, DC, MD)

• Seismic and liquefaction experience

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $135,000.00 - $180,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

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.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re 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 we’ll help you reach yours.

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

ReqID: J10115142

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc