Lead Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

The AECOM Oakland, California Geo-Engineering Department seeks an experienced, energetic Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical engineering projects. This role involves project management, business development, and technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Project management – tracking scope, schedule, and budget
• Business development for new and existing clients
• Preparing engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Preparation of 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
• Mentoring and technical development of junior staff
• Performing Independent Technical Reviews
• Ensuring the quality of project deliverables
• Providing technical leadership for a specialty

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid Driver's License required