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:
- 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.