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AECOM Lead Geotechnical Engineer in Oakland, California
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
The AECOM Oakland, California Geo-Engineering Department has an immediate need for an experienced, energetic Lead Geotechnical Engineer to take on a leadership role in our geotechnical engineering practice. The candidate will have the opportunity to direct projects for a variety of facilities including dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and building structures and coordinate with a broad range of other disciplines within AECOM.
The candidate should have 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.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget
Business development for new and existing clients
Preparing engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
Preparing Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans
Providing technical support to geotechnical projects
Overseeing and preparing engineering reports and documentation
Reviewing engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff
Ensuring the quality of project deliverables
Mentoring and technical development of junior staff
Performing Independent Technical Reviews
Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field.
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences.
Resolves important questions and plans and coordinates work.
Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.
Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
PE registration
Valid Driver's License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering strongly preferred
10+ years of relevant professional experience
California GE registration
Experience planning and directing geotechnical investigations
Thorough knowledge of foundation engineering including shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, slope stability
Working knowledge of relevant building code provisions
Experience working on Water Resources projects
Experience working in Refinery or other industrial sites
Experience working with local permitting jurisdictions
OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper Trained
Local travel may be required
Must possess a valid driver's license
Additional Information
Relocation is available for this role.
Sponsorship may be available for this position.
Local client/site travel required.
Offered rate of compensation for Oakland, CA. will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $155,000.00 to $260,000.00
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.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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.
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: J10086181
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: On-Site