Candidate Engineer - Geotechnical

Location: Durban - Umhlanga, KZN, za

Company Description

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Candidate Engineer - Geotechnical to join our team in our South Africa offices.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

AECOM is looking to recruit a Candidate Engineer - Geotechnical

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Eagerness to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a wide range of ground engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to assist with site investigations, including organising fieldwork, logging soils and rocks, supervising contractors, and compiling factual information for reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to apply fundamental soil and rock mechanics principles to real‑world design problems under guidance from senior engineers.
• Interest in developing technical skills, including geotechnical design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes, and earthworks, with training and mentorship provided.
• Enthusiasm for producing clear, well‑structured technical documents, such as desk studies, factual reports, field logs, and preliminary design notes.
• Willingness to learn industry‑standard software, such as geotechnical modelling tools, slope stability programs, and CAD platforms.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues, ask questions, and present your work effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, taking initiative and showing curiosity when exploring new geotechnical challenges.
• Commitment to professional development, including working towards professional registration over time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0-4 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work post undergraduate degree
• BSc degree in Geotechnical engineering or related (Hons would be advantageous)
• Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations.
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.