Senior Engineering Geologist

AECOM • Orange, CA

108d • $96,000 - $153,000

About The Position

AECOM is currently seeking Senior Engineering Geologist candidates to support Geo-Civil projects from our Orange, California office. Responsibilities of the role will include maintaining long-term relationships with clients in civil infrastructure and mining by providing technical expertise, attending client and project meetings, managing client expectations, and supporting business development pursuits. The role involves planning, budgeting and executing surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration and managing support staff required to execute investigations. Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery is essential. The candidate will collaborate with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs, prepare proposals, cost estimates, and schedules, perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization, and provide support on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation. Additionally, the role requires interpretation of site conditions including geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data, developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions, and performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for writing clear and concise technical reports and documents and making high-quality presentations. The candidate will also mentor younger geologic staff to support their development and success.

Requirements

• BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, or Earth Science.
• 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) certification.
• Valid US driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, or Earth Science.
• 2 years project management experience.
• California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG).

Responsibilities

• Maintain long-term relationships with clients in civil infrastructure and mining.
• Provide technical expertise and attend client and project meetings.
• Manage client expectations and support business development pursuits.
• Plan, budget, and execute surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration.
• Manage support staff required to execute investigations.
• Collaborate with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for geologic hazards and site characterization.
• Support the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation.
• Interpret site conditions including geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data.
• Develop geologic models for complex geologic site conditions.
• Review regulatory guidelines and industry standards for technical studies and project design.
• Perform liaison activities with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients.
• Support project pursuits and contribute to business development efforts.
• Write clear and concise technical reports and documents.
• Make high-quality presentations in-person or remotely.
• Mentor younger geologic staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and 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
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree