Rock Mechanics Engineer-Engineering Geologist

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 The candidate should have specific experience in the following:

• Conducting site reconnaissance and geological mapping,
• Knowledge on engineering geology and design interface,
• Knowledge on rock mechanics and rock mass classification systems,
• Preparing computer aided geological mapping and geological ground models including profile and cross section preferably through AutoCAD/ ARCGIS and/ or software such as Leapfrog,
• Knowledge on rock slope stability to perform analysis,
• Experience in utilizing RocScience suite (Dips, RocPlane, Swedge, Topple, RSdata, RocSlide, Rocfall 2D and/or 3D),
• Preparing geotechnical design reports.
• Experience in performing calculations, geological and structural geology assessment, engineering geology interpretation, preparing sketches and diagrams for reports, drawings and presentations.
• Knowledge on geotechnical Investigations (including in-situ and laboratory tests),
• Knowledge on geohazard assessment,
• Knowledge on rock mass design parameters,
• Knowledge of international codes and standards.

A balance of experience between engineering geology design and site reconnaissance is mandatory. The following would be considered beneficial:

• Experience in Leapfrog software
• Experience in 3D geological ground modelling,
• Conducting terrain hazard assessment,
• Knowledge on hydrogeology,
• Geotechnical design experience including bearing capacity, settlement and liquefaction analysis,
• Knowledge on geophysical tests and interpretations,
• Geotechnical design experience on cut & cover/drill and blast tunnel project and/or hydraulic structures,
• Knowledge on seismic design.

The use of the following software packages or their equivalent is required.

• RocScience Suite:
  • Dips,
  • RocPlane,
  • SWedge,
  • RocTopple,
  • RocFall 2D or 3D,
  • RSData,
  • Slide2 or Slide3 (alternatively Slope W),
• AutoCAD,
• Knowledge on ArcGIS.

Qualifications Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in one or more of the following subjects and a Master of Science / Engineering or PhD would be beneficial:

• Geological Engineering,
• Geology,
• Engineering Geology,
• Geotechnical Engineering,
• Mining Engineering,
• Civil Engineering,
• Rock Mechanics,
• Rock Engineering,
• Foundation Engineering,
• Working towards CEng, PE, or equivalent licensing/registration as a professional engineer.
• Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.

Experience 3-8 years experience. Additional Information #LI-SF1 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr