Engineering Geologist II - Dams & Water Structures Focus

AECOM•Orange, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking Engineering Geologist candidates to support Geo-Civil projects from their Orange, California office. This role involves performing geologic field reconnaissance and mapping, supporting the design and installation of groundwater wells and geotechnical instrumentation, interpreting site conditions, developing geologic models, conducting research, liaising with regulatory agencies, and collaborating with engineers on dam designs. The position also requires assisting in the preparation of project documentation, including reports and design drawings.

Requirements

BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
Valid US Drivers License required.
Must have excellent communication and writing skills.
Written communication skills in the form of geotechnical/geologic data reporting is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geological Engineering (Master’s preferred)
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience with complex subsurface investigations including soil and rock core drilling
Installation of piezometers and geotechnical instrumentation
Willingness to travel regularly for domestic and international projects while conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of extreme terrain and weather conditions
Ability to work on multiple project tasks and meet deadlines with aggressive schedules efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and work product quality
GIT Certification
Experience with geotechnical projects including dams, mine tailings dams and water storage dams
Analytical skills and knowledge of geological and geotechnical software (i.e., RocScience, Geo-Slope, gINT, etc.).

Responsibilities

Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization.
Provide support on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.).
Provide interpretation of site conditions including geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data and preparing geotechnical and geologic reports.
Developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions.
Conducting geologic research, and developing innovative ways to advance projects with the latest technologies.
Performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our clients.
Collaborating with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs.
Assisting in the preparation of project documentation including reports, project communications, and design drawings and report figures that are of a high professional standard.