Geotechnical Staff Engineer

AECOM•Oakland, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer in Oakland, CA. This role involves overseeing subsurface investigations, analyzing geotechnical data, preparing reports and recommendations, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The engineer will also review designs, specifications, and construction documents, apply QA/QC requirements, and inspect construction activities to ensure conformance with engineering plans and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field of study and 2 years of experience as a Civil Engineer or in a related occupation.
Alternatively, a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field of study with no experience.
Experience in Geotechnical Engineering principles and practices.
Experience interpreting subsurface site conditions.
Experience estimating engineering properties of geomaterials.
Experience predicting the behaviors of geomaterials and structures.
Experience providing recommendations on infrastructure design, including dams and levees.
Experience reviewing specific construction activities related to Geotechnical Engineering.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
Experience with specialized geotechnical software, including gINT, AutoCAD, GeoStudio suite, and PLAXIS.

Responsibilities

Oversee subsurface investigations including drilling exploration boreholes and advancing CPTs at various sites throughout Northern California.
Review and assign geotechnical samples for laboratory testing.
Assemble and document geotechnical data using software, including Excel, Word, gINT, AutoCAD.
Perform 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 peer review designs, specifications, and construction documents.
Apply QA/QC requirements to own work and work of the project team.
Inspect construction activities to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction standards.