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AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Principal Engineer, Geotechnical to join our team in China.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

•   Assist in project bidding by preparing technical proposals, methodologies, and tender deliverables.协助完成项目投标工作，编制投标技术文件、技术方案与方法论等。
•  Support team building and daily management of the geotechnical department (resourcing, task allocation, workflow coordination).协助岩土团队建设与日常管理，包括资源协调、任务分配与流程协同。
•  Act as the professional lead for assigned projects, owning technical direction and deliverable quality. 担任所承担项目的专业负责人，对技术路线与成果质量负责。
•  Ensure project delivery complies with local codes, regulations, and company technical governance. 确保项目符合当地规范、法规及公司相关技术规定并落实到成果文件中。
•  Develop project work plans and reasonably arrange daily design tasks for team members to meet schedule and delivery targets. 制定项目工作计划，合理安排下属日常设计工作，确保进度与交付目标达成。
•  Mentor junior engineers, improve design capability, and coordinate collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams. 提升下属设计技能，开展技术辅导与校核审查，协调项目团队间合作。
•  Ensure verification, filing, and backups of deliverables in line with required document control and traceability. 按要求完成成果校审验证、归档与备份，确保版本受控、可追溯。
•  Resolve key technical challenges encountered during design and provide practical, constructible solutions.  解决设计过程中的技术难题，提出可实施的优化建议与解决方案。

•  Bachelor’s degree or above in Geotechnical Engineering, Underground Structures, or other civil engineering-related fields. 岩土工程、地下结构或土木工程相关专业本科及以上学历。
• 5–8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering projects. 具备5–8年岩土工程项目设计经验。
• Strong conceptual design capability, excellent technical and communication skills; experience in large-scale geotechnical engineering design and management.  具备优秀的概念设计能力、扎实的技术与沟通能力，具有大型岩土工程设计与管理经验。
• Proficient in PLAXIS, Midas GTS, SAP2000, CAD, and Microsoft Office. 熟练使用 PLAXIS、Midas GTS、SAP2000、CAD 及 Microsoft Office 等软件。
• Strong ownership, excellent organisational skills, and team spirit. 责任心强，组织协调能力优秀，具备团队合作精神。
• Good English communication skills (spoken and written) are required. 具备良好的英语沟通能力（口语与书面）。

• Senior Engineer title, with Registered Geotechnical Engineer or Registered Structural Engineer qualification, is preferred. 具备高级工程师职称，并持有注册土工工程师或注册结构工程师资格者优先考虑。

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.