Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Hybrid Employment

AECOM is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

This position involves leading geotechnical investigations, designing foundations and earthworks, and providing expert consultation for infrastructure projects. The role requires strong technical skills, project management abilities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead geotechnical site investigations and subsurface evaluations
  • Design shallow and deep foundation systems
  • Assess slope stability and recommend mitigation measures
  • Prepare technical reports and construction specifications
  • Review drilling logs and soil test data
  • Perform settlement and bearing capacity analyses
  • Support dam and levee design projects
  • Evaluate seismic risks and liquefaction potential
  • Guide earth retention system designs
  • Supervise field exploration activities
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and codes
  • Coordinate with structural and transportation teams
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables
  • Review contractor submittals and shop drawings
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior staff
  • Conduct peer reviews of engineering designs
  • Assist in risk assessments for construction projects
  • Prepare cost estimates for geotechnical work
  • Support emergency response for geotechnical failures
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations
  • Oversee laboratory testing programs
  • Develop instrumentation and monitoring plans
  • Evaluate existing structures for retrofit needs
  • Contribute to environmental remediation projects
  • Apply advanced numerical modeling techniques

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with office and remote options

Team

Part of a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on infrastructure projects

Project Types

  • Transportation structures
  • Water resources systems
  • Commercial developments
  • Energy facilities
  • Public infrastructure

Software Proficiency

  • LPILE
  • SLOPE/W
  • gINT
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • PLAXIS

Available for qualified candidates

About company
AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Job Details
Department DCS
Category other
Posted 24 days ago