Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a range of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology tasks, including site investigations, data analysis, and design of ground engineering solutions.
- Requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology with a 2:1 or higher.
- Benefit from a 2-year Graduate Development Programme and in-house technical training.
- Hybrid working options available.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking Graduate Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to join their Ground Engineering team in Chesterfield for the 2027 intake.
What You'll Do
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, you will work on a variety of ground engineering projects, contributing to tasks such as:
- Desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping.
- Designing, planning, and procuring ground investigations.
- Supervising ground investigation fieldwork.
- Geological interpretation and preparing interpretative reports.
- Analysing geotechnical data, creating ground models, and designing ground engineering solutions (including foundations, retaining walls, soil slope stability, earthworks, and rock slope stabilisation).
- Utilising cutting-edge digital software like Openground and Leapfrog.
- Gaining experience with 2D and 3D numerical analysis software.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or higher.
- An MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
- Competent use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D software is desirable.
- Prior ground engineering work experience is preferred but not essential.
- Willingness to work towards professional qualifications (ICE, IOM3, or The Geological Society).
- Demonstrated interest in ground engineering projects.
- Flexibility to work away from home on sites and occasionally in other offices.
- A full UK driving license is preferred.
Professional Development
- Participate in AECOM's 2-year Graduate Development Programme (GDP).
- Enrol in the in-house technical training academy, GEO Grounding, covering modules like Desk Study, Geological Interpretation, Ground Investigation, and Geotechnical Design.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options.
- Access to industry-leading technology and thinking.
- Opportunities for transformational work with big impact.
- Work flexibility.
How to Apply
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis.
- Include a covering letter detailing predicted/obtained academic grades, your available work dates, and preferred locations.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- All new employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.