Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Water)

AECOM • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world. The AECOM Oakland, California Geo-Engineering Department has an immediate need for an experienced, energetic Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Water) to take on a leadership role in our geotechnical engineering practice. The candidate will have the opportunity to direct projects for a variety of facilities including dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and building structures and coordinate with a broad range of other disciplines within AECOM.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• PE registration
• Valid Driver's License is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering strongly preferred
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience
• California GE registration
• Experience planning and directing geotechnical investigations
• Thorough knowledge of foundation engineering including shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, slope stability
• Working knowledge of relevant building code provisions
• Experience working on Water Resources projects
• Experience working in Refinery or other industrial sites
• Experience working with local permitting jurisdictions
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper Trained
• Local travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget
• Business development for new and existing clients
• Preparing engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Preparing Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans
• Providing technical support to geotechnical projects
• Overseeing and preparing engineering reports and documentation
• Reviewing engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff
• Ensuring the quality of project deliverables
• Mentoring and technical development of junior staff
• Performing Independent Technical Reviews
• Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
• Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences
• Resolves important questions and plans and coordinates work
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines
• Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments

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: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees