Geology Engineering Practice Leader

About the role

Build, develop, and support Geo-Civil projects for AECOM's Southern California (SoCal) practice.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients in civil infrastructure and mining by providing technical expertise, attending client and project meetings, managing client expectations, and supporting business development pursuits.
• Plan, budget, and execute surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration and manage support staff required to execute investigations.
• Drive and support project pursuits and contribute to business development efforts in California and around the western United States.
• Provide strong team management, mentoring, staff scheduling, and resources to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Build and drive collaborations with and between geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs.
• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Perform and direct geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization.
• Provide support on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.).
• Provide interpretation of site conditions including geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data.
• Develop geologic models for complex geologic site conditions.
• Review and understand regulatory guidelines and industry standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting work on dams.
• Perform liaison activities with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our client.
• Provide strong written and verbal communications with clear and concise technical reports and documents deliveries along with quality in-person or remotely client and organizational presentations.
• Mentor younger geologic staff to support their development and success.

Qualifications

• BSc in Geology Engineering Geology or Earth Science & 8 + years of relevant experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
• California Professional Geologist (PG).
• Valid US driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, or Earth Science.
• 2 years project management experience.
• California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG).