Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join the East Region Dams Team. This position will support a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects across the East Region. The successful candidate will join the ENR consistently ranked #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm and have access to exciting career advancement opportunities. This position will report to our Germantown, Maryland office. This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution and oversight of geotechnical field exploration and laboratory test programs.
• Evaluate subsurface conditions to determine geotechnical engineering properties and parameters of soil and bedrock.
• Perform geotechnical analyses for shallow foundations including bearing capacity, sliding and settlement.
• Conduct seepage and stability analyses for dams, levees, tunnels and natural and man-made slopes.
• Design deep foundations for buildings, bridges, tanks, and other structures.
• Design pavements, retaining walls, sheet piles, and other structures.
• Perform liquefaction analysis, site class assessment and seismic hazard analysis.
• Absorb geotechnical data reports, geotechnical design reports, memoranda and technical specifications.
• Cook with other in-house engineering disciplines as needed.
• Oversee subsurface investigation programs and adhere to AECOM's safety culture.
• Participate in construction oversight and geotechnical exploration.
• Travel domestically and internationally for project needs.
• Engage in local professional events to represent AECOM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with strong coursework in Geotechnical Engineering, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Must have a valid U.S driver’s license and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with strong coursework in Geotechnical Engineering, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering. Ability to adhere to project schedules and budgets. EIT Certification. Basic knowledge of industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, gINT, MathCAD, OpenGround).

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$68,000 to $85,000 annually.

Schedule

Hybrid.