Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM • Denver, CO

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a motivated staff geotechnical or geologic engineer to support rock mechanics and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis within its Mining group in Denver, Colorado. The role offers a variety of projects and technical development with guidance from senior geotechnical engineers. The engineer will contribute to mining and infrastructure investigations, evaluations, design coordination, project support, and technical reporting, working with multidisciplinary teams across the United States and Canada. Field travel of approximately 20–30% is expected, including occasional travel for drilling and site assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering, or a closely related field, and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency through experience and/or education.
• Proficiency in analytical and numerical methods for underground works, slope stability analysis, and settlement analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, QA/QC, and construction oversight.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software, including examples such as Slide2/3, RS2/3, PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC, GeoStudio, Settle3, gINT, or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• PE designation or eligibility for registration within 6 months.
• Experience in soil logging, rock core logging, and geological mapping.
• 6+ years of consulting or geotechnical design experience related to mining or tunnelling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement geotechnical investigations for mining and infrastructure projects, including oversight of field investigations, site inspections, and preparation of investigation deliverables.
• Plan, direct, and perform specific or moderate portions of mid-sized to large projects under the supervision of a senior engineer, coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs such as tunnelling, geotechnical, hydrogeological, structural, and civil work.
• Plan, oversee, and perform geotechnical evaluations involving rock mass classification and characterization, foundation design, slope stability, and settlement analyses.
• Provide technical input and project management support for ongoing projects.
• Prepare technical calculation packages, proposals, and reports.
• Prepare and present technical presentations of evaluation results to internal and client teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the United States and Canada.
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Manage time and project requirements in a flexible work schedule.
• Travel occasionally for field work, such as drilling and site assessments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Training and development programs

What This Job Offers

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