Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM•Germantown, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AECOM Water Business Unit is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer II specializing in Geotechnical Engineering to join our growing team in the Germantown, MD office. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer ready to take on more independent tasks, provide technical guidance to junior staff, and contribute to diverse geotechnical and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering plus 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
EIT certification.
Experience with AutoCAD, gINT/AGS, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, MathCAD, or similar.
Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Nice To Haves

MS in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred.
4 years of relevant experience is preferred
PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Experience in regional geology.
Experience with soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
Experience preparing technical reports.
Ability to work outdoors and lift 50 lbs.
Fieldwork includes hiking, carrying equipment, and handling soil samples.

Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical analyses and calculations with moderate supervision, including settlement analyses, slope stability, seepage modeling, bearing capacity evaluations, deep foundation pile capacity analyses, retaining wall analyses, seismic/liquefaction analyses, and ground improvement assessments.
Correlate and interpret engineering and subsurface data using established procedures.
Review geotechnical laboratory tests and field investigation data.
Support and oversee subsurface investigation programs including drilling, test pits, CPTs, and in‑situ testing.
Conduct construction observation and documentation.
Provide guidance to Civil I engineers and interns.
Identify discrepancies in results and propose solutions to atypical problems.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members.
Assists task manager/Project manager in coordination and management duties
Perform tasks according to established budgets, timelines, and standards
Prepare portions of engineering reports and calculations.
Communicate project updates and participate in client or internal meetings.
Perform self‑checks and support quality reviews of deliverables.
Provide feedback on procedures and contribute improvement ideas.
Explore use of data analytics and digital tools in geotechnical workflows.