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AECOM Civil Engineering Discipline Lead II in Los Angeles, California
Company Description
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Discipline Lead to be located in Southern California (San Diego, Orange, OR Los Angeles offices). This is an immediate need for an experienced Dam Engineer who is a Principal and willing to take on a leadership role in our geotechnical engineering practice in Southern California. The candidate will have the opportunity to direct/manage projects for a variety of Dam facilities and associated appurtenances related to the Dam including spillways, outlet towers, pump stations, etc. and coordinate with a broad range of other disciplines within AECOM. It is also expected to identify and pursue new clients/projects with business development goals.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Providing technical support to dams Project Managers, including design, analysis, inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams.
Providing project management support (client management, contract management, planning and execution, financial management, etc.) to dams Project Managers as a Deputy Project Manager.
Oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials.
Oversee teams performing slope stability and seepage analyses and designing slope stabilization measures for dams, spillways, and/or levees.
Dam construction oversight.
Dam analysis and design including seismic stability and deformations analyses of dams; including earthquake ground motions, liquefaction potential, and earthquake-induced and fault-induced deformations.
Supervise preparation of technical reports, independent dam safety inspections, and potential failure mode analyses.
Business development for new and existing clients.
Ensure the quality of project deliverables.
Mentoring and technical development of junior staff.
Perform Independent Technical Reviews.
The candidate should have a high level of technical expertise and experience in supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation. Business development for existing and new clients will be an integral part of the position
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS Degree in Civil Engineering
10 years or more of relevant experience with Dam projects including inspection, rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.
Professional Engineer’s (PE) license
Valid Driver's License required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering
Geotechnical California GE registration
15 years or more of experience
Working knowledge of relevant building code provisions
Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
Local travel required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Security clearance a bonus.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Relocation is available for this position.
Sponsorship is available for this position.
Travel required - up to 20% (client meetings)
Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $145,000-220,000.
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.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10072618
Business Line: Corporate
Business Group: Corporate
Strategic Business Unit: Human Resources
Career Area: Engineering