Lead Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
AECOM’s Oakland, California Geo-Engineering Department is hiring an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to take a leadership role in its geotechnical engineering practice. The role directs projects for facilities such as dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and building structures, coordinating with other disciplines across AECOM. It includes supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation, as well as business development for existing and new clients. The position provides technical leadership in a specialty area and applies advanced engineering knowledge and practices across broad assignments and related fields. The engineer makes independent decisions on technical problems and methods, represents the organization at conferences, resolves important technical questions, and plans and coordinates work. The role also involves applying advanced techniques and adapting engineering theories and practices. Guidance generally concerns overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters; direction is provided for unusual conditions and developments. Local client and site travel is required, and relocation is available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
- Commitment to safe project execution.
- Ability to make independent decisions on technical problems and methods and to plan and coordinate work.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; a Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering is strongly preferred.
- 10 or more years of relevant professional experience.
- California Geotechnical Engineer (GE) registration.
- Experience planning and directing geotechnical investigations.
- Thorough knowledge of foundation engineering, including shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, and slope stability.
- Working knowledge of relevant building code provisions.
- Experience working on Water Resources projects.
- Experience working at refinery or other industrial sites.
- Experience working with local permitting jurisdictions.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
- Ability to travel locally.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects by tracking scope, schedule, and budget.
- Develop business with new and existing clients.
- Prepare engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Prepare Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans.
- Provide technical support to geotechnical projects.
- Oversee and prepare engineering reports and documentation.
- Review reports and documentation prepared by junior staff.
- Ensure the quality of project deliverables.
- Mentor and support the technical development of junior staff.
- Perform Independent Technical Reviews.
- Promote safe project execution.
- Provide technical leadership, make independent technical decisions, and plan and coordinate work.
- Supervise and train staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation.
- Represent the organization in conferences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Relocation is available for this role.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
