Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

AECOM’s West Region is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its Geo-Civil team in Los Angeles, California. The position supports geotechnical projects from planning through construction and contributes to local project management and business development. The role involves directing field investigations, overseeing geotechnical design and construction, developing design parameters, preparing and reviewing technical documents, coordinating with other disciplines, responding to construction questions, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging with clients and proposals. The position uses geotechnical analysis software, including GeoStudio Suite, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, APILE, Plaxis, Settle3, and DeepSoil. The successful candidate will support projects involving foundations, retaining structures, ground improvement, transportation infrastructure, embankments, slopes, dams, levees, and tunnels. AECOM requires new hires to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. No sponsorship is provided; relocation may be considered, and a US Passport is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, and/or geotechnical engineering, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
At least 6 years of civil, structural, and/or geotechnical engineering experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle records check in accordance with company policy.
California PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
U.S. Passport required.
Ability to work well within a team.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of local project experience.
Strong transportation experience related to highway, bridge, airport, or port projects.
California GE license.
Local Southern California project and business development experience.
Fluency in FLAC 9.0 2D and 3D software for soil-structure interaction modeling.
Solid understanding of performing and managing projects and people.
Ability to manage projects within budget, scope, and schedule and effectively manage engineering staff.

Responsibilities

Direct field exploration programs, including soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, and geotechnical instrumentation.
Supervise geotechnical design and construction, including inspection of retaining walls, ground improvement, foundations, dams, levees, slopes, and tunnels.
Oversee development of geotechnical design parameters and geotechnical engineering designs for foundations, earth-retaining structures, ground improvement, transportation infrastructure, embankments, cut and fill slopes, and tunnels.
Perform geotechnical analyses using computer programs including GeoStudio Suite, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, APILE, Plaxis, Settle3, and DeepSoil.
Prepare and review geotechnical work plans, reports, engineering submittals, and related documents.
Review design plans and specifications for compliance with geotechnical recommendations; coordinate with multiple disciplines and recommend design improvements.
Review and respond to construction submittals and RFIs.
Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers.
Meet with clients and participate in proposals.
Manage projects by tracking scope, schedule, and budget.