Geotechnical Project Engineer

AECOM • Orange, CA

103d • $85,000 - $135,000

About The Position

AECOM's West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Project Engineer to join the Orange, California Geo-Civil team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on very challenging projects including Dams, Levees, Pipelines, Bridges, Tunnels, Building Structures, and other Facilities, and collaborate with a wide range of different disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license
• Professional engineering license or ability to gain one within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Civil Engineering
• 10 years or more of experience
• Geotechnical California GE registration is a plus
• Working knowledge of relevant California seismic code provisions
• Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
• Local travel may be required
• Experience working with local permitting jurisdictions
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee subsurface investigations including drilling exploration boreholes and advancing CPTs at various sites throughout Southern California
• Review and assign laboratory testing for geotechnical samples
• Oversee inspection of construction activities to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction standards
• Perform and oversee geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, earth retention, liquefaction, and shallow and deep foundations
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations
• Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting work
• Prepare and/or peer review designs, specifications, and construction documents
• Assemble and document geotechnical data using software that includes: Excel, Word, gINT, AutoCAD
• Apply QA/QC requirements to their own work and work of the project team

Benefits

• 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, employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree