Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM • Germantown, MD

17h • $68,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join the East Region Dams Team. This position will support a variety 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.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.
• Assist in the preparation of geotechnical data reports, geotechnical design reports, memoranda and technical specifications.
• Coordinate 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.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level