Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$117,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s West Region is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its Los Angeles, California Geo-Civil team. The role supports geotechnical projects from planning through construction and also contributes to project management and business development for the local team. The position is based in a hybrid work model.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree plus 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.
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.
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 development of field exploration programs, including soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, and geotechnical instrumentation.
Supervise geotechnical design and construction, including construction inspection of retaining walls, ground improvement, foundations, dams, levees, slopes, and tunnels.
Oversee development of geotechnical design parameters and geotechnical engineering design for foundations, earth-retaining structures, ground improvement, transportation infrastructure, embankments, cut and fill slopes, and tunnels.
Use geotechnical analysis software including GeoStudio Suite, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, APILE, Plaxis, Settle3, and DeepSoil.
Prepare and review geotechnical work plans, reports, and engineering-related submittals.
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 requests for information.
Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers.
Meet with clients and participate in proposals.
Manage projects by tracking scope, schedule, and budget.