AECOM

Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM

Posted 1 day ago

Employment Type

Contract

Location

Dubai

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, Geotechnical design, Field experience

Required Skills

Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering Software Proficiency Project Management Technical Writing

Job Description

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

  • Perform specific and limited portions of broader engineering assignments under moderate supervision.
  • Gather, correlate, and analyze geotechnical data using established procedures.
  • Conduct detailed calculations and routine tests, identifying discrepancies and proposing solutions.
  • Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and ensure deliverables meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Core Technical Tasks

  • Plan and manage Geotechnical Investigations, including in-situ and laboratory testing.
  • Assess geotechnical parameters and prepare Ground Models for various design scenarios.
  • Undertake at least three of the following design specialties:
    • Shallow foundation design
    • Deep foundation design
    • Earthworks/embankment design
    • Slope stability analysis & design
    • Excavation lateral support design
    • Ground improvement design
    • Liquefaction assessment

Advanced Expertise (Preferred)

  • Geophysical survey interpretation, seismic design, dam geotechnics, or further depth in any of the design specialties listed above.

Software Proficiency

  • Utilize geotechnical analysis tools such as Slope/W, Slide, Seep/W, Plaxis 2D, RS2, Sigma/W, Repute, Group, LPile, PDisp, Settle 3D, CPeT-IT, CLiq/Liquefy-Pro.
  • Experience with 3D FEM software is considered an advantage.

Commercial & Contractual Awareness

  • Draft scopes, BoQs, and technical specifications for investigation, survey, and construction works.
  • Support contract administration, risk identification, and cost-control activities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, clients, and approving authorities.
  • Present technical findings and recommendations in clear, concise reports and presentations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Soil/Rock Mechanics, Rock Engineering, or Mining Engineering from an accredited university.
  • 2 – 8 years’ experience in geotechnical design and field activities.
  • Proven competence in at least three core technical areas (see section above).
  • Working knowledge of key geotechnical software packages.
  • Strong technical writing skills for preparing reports, proposals, and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience with 3D FEM analyses and advanced numerical modelling.
  • Additional expertise in seismic design, dam geotechnics, or geophysical interpretation.
  • CEng, PE, or equivalent professional registration (or actively pursuing).

Benefits

  • 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, employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

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.

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