Lead Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM•Oakland, CA

13d•$150,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Geo-Engineering Department in Oakland, California, is seeking an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to take on a leadership role in its geotechnical engineering practice. The position directs projects for facilities such as dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and building structures, coordinating with other disciplines across AECOM. The role also includes supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation, as well as business development for new and existing clients. The engineer provides technical leadership, applies advanced and broad engineering knowledge, makes independent decisions on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization at conferences. The role resolves important questions, plans and coordinates work, and uses advanced techniques and modifications of established engineering practices. Supervision focuses primarily on overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters, with direction provided for unusual conditions and developments. This is a hybrid position based in Oakland, California. Local client and site travel is required, and relocation is available. Compensation is $150,000–$225,000 per year.

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 Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy.

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 in refineries 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 engineering 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.
Maintain a strong commitment to safe project execution.
Provide technical leadership for a specialty and represent the organization in conferences.
Plan and coordinate work and make independent decisions on technical problems and methods.
Supervise and train staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation.