Geotechnical Eit

6 months ago


Hamilton, Canada AECOM Full time

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**:
This position offers the opportunity to work on various civil/geotechnical engineering projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. In this role you will be responsible for developing cost effective, practical civil/geotechnical engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients. This immediate need requires the applicant to have strong technical design as well as communication and organizational skills to manage projects and act as a technical resource for the team.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
+ Provide geotechnical project technical support in support of on-going AECOM projects.

+ Work with other geotechnical staff in Ontario/Quebec markets as well as across Canada to provide the geotechnical project management and design services to current and prospective clients.

+ Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering consultants and other external agencies

+ Frequent travel to complete field investigation assignments which include but may not be limited to: Borehole drilling investigations and forensic geotechnical assessment projects

+ Prepare proposals for projects of varying complexity for various geotechnical scopes of work.

+ Carry out geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting related to transportation, municipal, building, environmental, and energy projects.

This description above is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Additional duties/responsibilities may be assigned or changed at any time.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Requirements**:
+ University graduate with a degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering.

+ Currently registered as an Engineer in Training.

+ Minimum 2 years industry experience since graduation in providing practical civil and geotechnical engineering services relevant to a variety of projects (transportation, civil, municipal, energy, utilities, building structures, and commercial).

+ Class G driver’s license

**Preferred Qualifications**:
+ Knowledge in rock mechanics engineering and project experience.

+ Post graduate degree in engineering

+ 4+ years industry experience since graduation in providing practical civil and geotechnical engineering services relevant to a variety of projects (transportation, civil, municipal, energy, utilities, building structures, and commercial).

+ Proficiency with geotechnical software e.g., PLAXIS, RS2, RS3, Slide, GeoStudio, Settle3D, All Piles and gINT

+ Construction oversight, QAQC, contract administration.

+ Coordination of designs with drafting teams and/or personal proficiency with AutoCAD.

+ Proven experience managing and collaborating with drilling and traffic control subcontractors.

+ MTO project experience.

+ A strong commitment to safety.

+ Strong written and oral communication (English) skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.

+ Previous experience working in an engineering consulting environment.

+ Have strong organizational ability, manage multiple projects and deliver on time and on budget _._

+ Proposal writing, job scoping, project plans.

+ Highly developed written communication, time management and organizational skills.

+ Demonstrated interpersonal skills; conduct yourself with integrity, work within multi-disciplined teams, deal with complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.

+ Have a high level of initiative and enthusiasm for getting things done.

+ Proficient with MS Office Suite; excellent knowledge of Excel and Word.

Additional Information

+ Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the p