Graduate Geotechnician - Environment

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AECOM is searching for a Graduate Geotechnician. This position can be based out of one of our offices in Ontario.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of engineering office and field staff. 
• Complete testing and assessment of various construction materials including soil, rock, concrete, grout, asphalt, geotextiles.
• Attend projects experiencing problematic ground conditions, perform measurements and record observations. Liaison with project engineering staff to determine cost effective, realistic solutions.
• Complete granular and soils material sampling,.
• Coordinate with utility locators, sub-contractor representatives and other on-site personnel
• Assist with mobilization and demobilization of project related equipment.
• Filing project-related notes/drawings according to project requirements
• Assist with preparation of field instructions Health and Safety plans.
• Assist with general data entry, analysis and preparing documents.
• Collection of environmental samples (soil and water) for chemical assessment in support of construction activities
• Assist with other environmental field scopes of work as required.
• Communicate with Senior Engineering Staff as to any field observations or equipment needs during project work.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Civil or Geological Engineering Technology with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering.
• Availability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of soils
• Past experience in geotechnical drilling (Soil logging, insitu site testing, rock core logging) Would be a definite asset.

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.