Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Utah

Geotechnical Engineer prepares and inspects projects involving drilling and exploration. Responsible for geological mapping, report writing, site characterization, numerical modeling and analysis of excavations/supports. Being a Geotechnical Engineer requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geotechnical Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Geotechnical Engineer
  • AECOM
  • Murray, UT FULL_TIME
  • Company Description

    At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

    We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

    Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

    Job Description

    AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Murray, UT.

    • Participate in field assignments for projects with retaining walls, foundations, mines, dams, levees, slopes and tunnels. Field work includes soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, and geotechnical instrumentation design and construction.

    • Develop material properties for soil and rock and perform geotechnical evaluations including liquefaction triggering, seepage analysis, and slope stability analysis.

    • Execute project assignments while utilizing critical thinking, engineering procedures to carry out project tasks

    • Design shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, flood risk reduction structures, embankments and cut and fill slopes, and tunnels.

    • Use computer programs including GeoStudio, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Settle3, and MathCAD for geotechnical analyses.

    • Prepare and review Geotechnical work plans, Geotechnical Reports, Alternative Analysis Reports, etc.

    • Review design plans and specifications and for compliance with geotechnical recommendations and communicate with multiple disciplines and provide design improvement recommendations.

    • May lead one or more teams in the delivery of work efforts that are often complex.

    • Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers.

    • Have the opportunity to meet with clients and participate in proposals.

    • Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget

    • Have the opportunity to travel to and work in locations both within the USA and around the world.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements:

    • BA/BS 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

    • Current PE license required.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Current Utah PE or ability to obtain within 3 months.

    • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.

    • 7 years of related experience in Geotechnical Engineering projects.

    • Preferred work experience to include design of tailings impoundments, and highway transportation projects and/or railway projects.

    • Solid understanding of performing and managing field work

    • Project management experience

    • The ability to work well within a team

    • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

    • Experience using geotechnical software, including Settle3 and GeoStudio.

    Additional Information

    • Relocation is available for this position.

    • Sponsorship is available for this role.

    • Opportunities for occasional project site travel as needed.

    • Offered rate of compensation (Utah locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000.

    • AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

    About AECOM

    AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

    Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

    You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

    Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    ReqID: J10091875

    Business Line: Water

    Business Group: DCS

    Strategic Business Unit: West

    Career Area: Engineering

    Work Location Model: On-Site

  • 20 Days Ago

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Geotechnical Drill Operator
  • GSH Geotechnical Inc.
  • Valley, UT FULL_TIME
  • GSH Geotechnical, Inc. is a small, local, Geotechnical Engineering Firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah. GSH is a recognized leader in the planning and design of various infrastructure facilities, inc...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • Ninyo & Moore
  • North Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Ninyo & Moore has an immediate opening for a Staff/Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Utah office to be responsible for the following duties: conducting geotec...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Project Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist
  • Ninyo & Moore
  • North Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Ninyo and Moore has an immediate opening in Salt Lake City, Utah for a Project Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, includin...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
  • CMT Technical Services
  • George, UT FULL_TIME
  • CMT is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who can work in a leadership role within our geotechnical division in Utah. Responsibilities: Develop proposals and determine cost and schedule for in...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
  • CMT Technical Services
  • Provo, UT FULL_TIME
  • CMT is looking for a senior geotechnical engineer who can work in a leadership role within our geotechnical division in Utah. Responsibilities: Develop proposals and determine cost and schedule for in...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • MC Squared, LLC
  • Love Where You Work Here at MC Squared, we know just how important it is to have a deliberate company culture with deep ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • AKRF, Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 300 professionals bringin...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • Group Delta Consultants, Inc.
  • Staff Geotechnical Engineer Job Summary: The Geotechnical Staff Engineer will be responsible for a variety of projects i...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
  • T.EN
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description About Us At Genesis, we are our clients trusted advisors on the journey to a sustainable future. For ove...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • NewFields Mining Design & Technical Services, LLC
  • Englewood, CO
  • Status: Full-time Classification: Non-exempt Rate: Salary Range: 65,000-90,000 BOE and 401k match Location: Englewood, C...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • Overview: Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportu...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • JHB ENGINEERING PLLC
  • Montebello, NY
  • Job Description Job Description This is a hybrid commute job. We are currently seeking candidates for a Staff Geotechnic...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer
  • D.W. Kozera, Inc.
  • 🚀 Embark on an exciting career at D.W. Kozera, Inc. (DWK) Are you a recent college graduate or have 0-5 years of experi...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east; by Colorado in the east; at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast; by Arizona in the south; and by Nevada in the west. It covers an area of 84,899 sq mi ...
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Income Estimation for Geotechnical Engineer jobs
$63,636 to $74,520

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