Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer Full-time State/Province: Maryland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Germantown, MD - 12420 Mileston Compensation: USD 130000 - USD 155000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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. Job Description AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with strong technical background and attention to detail to be based in Germantown, MD. This role will support a wide range of geotechnical projects across multiple sectors, including major infrastructure, federal, commercial (data‑center development etc.), in diverse geologies and locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. In this role, you will be aligned with our Germantown geotechnical team and collaborate with other interdisciplinary teams from Germantown and additional locations throughout the US East to provide consulting services for impactful infrastructure projects. Our team offers geotechnical expertise across various sectors, and you will have the chance to work on projects both locally, regionally and globally, covering all phases from planning and site investigation to detailed design and construction. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of mid- to large-scale projects, including managing subsurface investigations, conducting engineering analysis, preparing geotechnical design recommendations, and overseeing design and reporting to fulfill client requirements and project goals. You will also mentor junior engineers and foster team connections. We will support your professional growth as you advance your career. Your role will involve developing technical skills, managing projects, leading teams, implementing QA/QC requirements, supporting ongoing project pursuits, managing client relationships and contributing to business development efforts. Job Responsibilities: Support mid-to-large projects. Coordinates and provides technical expertise for various projects. Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise. Leader in one or more areas of technology. Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects Support proposal efforts including preparing interdisciplinary scopes and budgets Implements Quality program for consistency and accuracy of work Contributes/leads business development efforts Mentor junior engineers and helps support their technical development; potential for future supervisory duties based on interest and team needs. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in geotechnical engineering Active PE License Preferred Qualifications: 6+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering 2+ years of project management experience Masters in Geotechnical Engineering Experienced in subsurface investigation planning and execution, foundation