Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer
About the role
AECOM's West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Los Angeles, California Geo-Civil team. The candidate will support various types of geotechnical related projects from the planning stage to the construction phase. The role will also support project management and business development for our local team.
Responsibilities
- Direct field exploration program development that will include soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing and geotechnical instrumentation.
- Supervise geotechnical design and construction including inspection of the construction of geotechnical features like retaining walls, ground improvement, foundations, dams, levees, slopes and tunnels.
- Oversee geotechnical design parameter development and geotechnical engineering related design such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, transportation infrastructures, embankments and cut and fill slopes, and tunnels.
- Use computer programs including GeoStudio Suite, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, APILE, Plaxis, Settle3, and DeepSoil for geotechnical analyses.
- Prepare and review Geotechnical work plans, Geotechnical Reports, geotechnical engineering related submittals, etc.
- Review design plans and specifications and for compliance with geotechnical recommendations and communicate with multiple disciplines and provide design improvement recommendations.
- Review and respond to construction submittals and RFIs.
- Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers.
- Meet with clients and participate in proposals.
- Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget.
Qualifications
- BA/BS and +6 years Civil, Structural, and/or Geotechnical Engineering or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid driver's license required.
- California PE license or ability to obtain a California PE license within 6 months.
- 10+ years of local project experience.
- Strong transportation experience related to highway/bridge/airport/port projects.
- California GE license.
- Local (Southern California) project and BD experience.
- Fluent in FLAC 9.0 2D and 3D Software for SSI modeling.
- Solid understanding of performing and managing projects and people.
- The ability to work well within a team.
Bonus
- The ability to manage projects within budget, scope & schedule and effectively manage engineering staff.
About AECOM
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
Additional Information
No sponsorship will be provided for this opportunity. Relocation may be considered for this opportunity. US Passport required. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $115000 to $140000 per year.