Geotechnical Engineer (Water Resources Infrastructure)

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer based in our Sacramento, California office to provide civil engineering and design services for large water infrastructure projects. This position will involve working with a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, geologists and environmental scientists to plan, design, and construct large water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee subsurface investigations including, test pits, drilling exploration boreholes and advancing CPTs at various sites
• Review and assign geotechnical samples for laboratory testing
• Inspect/oversee construction activities to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction standards
• Perform geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, earth retention, liquefaction, and shallow and deep foundations
• Preparation of 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
• Work with designers and drafting staff to develop conceptual and as-built drawings
• Assemble and document geotechnical data using software that includes Excel, Word, gINT, AutoCAD
• Apply QA/QC requirements to your own work and work of the project team
• Clearly communicate with staff and with clients 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant geotechnical project experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
• California Professional Engineering License
• Experience in the planning, design, and construction of water resources projects including pump stations, dams, levees, flood control facilities, pipelines, cutoff walls, and earthmoving projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil3D
• Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software, such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, L-Pile

Additional Information

• Offered rate of compensation in Sacramento, CA will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000.
• 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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

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