Geotechnical Project Engineer

Company Description

How will you make your mark?

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.     

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide. Discover your #H2Opportunity 

Dams: With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.  

Job Description

AECOM’s West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Project Engineer to join the Orange, California Geo-Civil team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on very challenging projects including Dams, Levees, Pipelines, Bridges, Tunnels, Building Structures, and other Facilities, and collaborate with a wide range of other disciplines.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee subsurface investigations including drilling exploration boreholes and advancing CPTs at various sites throughout Southern California
• Review and assign laboratory testing for geotechnical samples
• Oversee inspection of construction activities to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction standards
• Perform and oversee geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, earth retention, liquefaction, and shallow and deep foundations
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations
• Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting work
• Prepare and/or peer review designs, specifications, and construction documents
• Assemble and document geotechnical data using software that includes: Excel, Word, gINT, AutoCAD
• Apply QA/QC requirements to their own work and work of the project team

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license
• Professional engineering license or ability to gain one within 6 months of hire 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering
• 10 years or more of experience
• Geotechnical California GE registration is a plus
• Working knowledge of relevant California seismic code provisions
• Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
• Local travel may be required
• Experience working with local permitting jurisdictions
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper Certification

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Additional Information

• This position will accept applications through the end of 2024. Candidates may or may not be contacted during this time.
• Sponsorship may be provided for this role
• Relocation may be provided for this role

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges