Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Description

AECOMis seeking a highly motivated geotechnical engineer to support mine tailings, geotechnical, and heavy civil infrastructure projects as part of the Mining group.

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:

• Performs specific portions of broader projects under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

• Planning, implementing, and overseeing geotechnical exploration programs (30% travel/field time)

• Developing geotechnical laboratory testing assignments

• Performing geotechnical evaluations including material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses

• Preparing calculation packages

• Assisting with the development of geotechnical reports, drawings and specifications

• Preparing and presenting technical presentations of evaluation results to internal team

• Review of geotechnical instrumentation and preparation of instrumentation monitoring reports