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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join AECOM as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist in Leeds.
- Work on diverse infrastructure projects, from ground investigations to detailed design.
- Benefit from a structured 2-year Graduate Development Programme and technical training.
- Requires a 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology.
- 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 Leeds for the 2027 intake.
What You'll Do
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, you will work on a variety of projects, contributing to:
- Desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping.
- The design, planning, and procurement of ground investigations.
- Supervising ground investigation fieldwork.
- Geological interpretation and preparing interpretative reports.
- Analysis of geotechnical data, creating ground models, and designing/reporting on ground engineering solutions (foundations, retaining walls, soil slope stability, earthworks, rock slope stabilisation).
- Utilising cutting-edge digital software like Openground and Leapfrog.
- Engaging with 2D and 3D numerical analysis software packages, with opportunities to develop modelling skills.
Professional Development
- Participate in AECOM's 2-year Graduate Development Programme (GDP).
- Enroll in the in-house technical training academy, GEO Grounding, covering modules such as Desk Study, Geological Interpretation, Ground Investigation, Ground Model Development, and Geotechnical Design.
- Work towards professional qualifications through the ICE, IOM3, or The Geological Society.
What You'll Need
- 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; competent use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D software is desirable.
- Candidates with prior ground engineering work experience are preferred, though not essential.
- Willingness and ability to work away from home on sites and occasionally in other offices.
- A full UK driving license is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in ground engineering projects.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
Application Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis.
- Please include a covering letter detailing all predicted and/or obtained academic grades, your availability dates, and preferred locations.
- A Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location is required.