Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Sacramento, California, at the heart of one of the nation's most critical water infrastructure regions. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to help shape California's water future while supporting a diverse portfolio of mega-scale dam, tunnel, and levee projects including Sites Reservoir, Delta Conveyance Project, and California Aqueduct Subsidence Program. Join our dynamic team where you'll lead cutting-edge engineering solutions, mentor the next generation of engineers, and play a pivotal role in protecting communities and ensuring water security across the region. This position combines technical excellence with strategic leadership, offering significant growth potential and the chance to make a lasting impact on infrastructure that serves millions of Californians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Active California PE License.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience performing geotechnical engineering for Water/Wastewater and Conveyance projects.
• Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package creation.
• Project Management experience.
• Active California GE License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides technical expertise for mid- to large-size projects.
• Develops technical client relationships and plays a role in selling.
• Leads discipline department efforts to grow technical expertise.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Approves and signs off on work products.
• Leader in one or more areas of technology.
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on complex projects.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees