AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Philadelphia on October 7-8, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.
The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.
On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Philadelphia office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.
AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Germantown, MD.
This position is expected to begin in immediately/Spring 2027.
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.