Graduate Geologist, Geotechnical

About the role

AECOM's Geotechnical team in Hong Kong is looking for a graduate geologist. The team supports clients' infrastructure projects with services covering reclamation, ground improvement, deep excavation, foundations, slopes, site formation, tunnels and caverns, feasibility studies, detailed design and project management. Engineering Geology is a separate sub-stream within the team, offering ground investigation planning, natural terrain hazard assessments, landslide investigations, regional hillside catchment risk assessment, metasedimentary rock studies and 3D ground modelling.

Key responsibilities

• Complete the graduate development programme to obtain a professional qualification in the relevant discipline(s).
• Carry out assignments applying standard techniques, procedures and criteria, and develop professional and ethical judgement.
• Solve technical problems under supervision.
• Produce reports, analyses, research and design documents as directed.
• Take part in project teams to achieve work outcomes.
• Uphold ethics and compliance policies, including third-party payments, sub-consultancy engagement and gift and entertainment rules.

Required profile

• Final-year student graduating in 2026 with a Bachelor's degree (non-UK) or Master's degree (all graduates) in a relevant discipline, or a 2025 graduate with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Internship experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Eligible to work in Hong Kong before starting employment.
• Good command of written and spoken English; good Chinese is preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IT tools, including business and engineering software.
• Analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Team player and self-motivated learner.

Applications are submitted online with academic transcripts, certificates, public exam results and proof of employment or references. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a well-being programme, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.