Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years +6 years

Education BA/BS in Civil, Structural, and/or Geotechnical Engineering (or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education)

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

AECOM is hiring a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer for the Los Angeles, CA geo-civil team. The role supports geotechnical projects from planning through construction while also contributing to project management and local business development.

Key Responsibilities

Develop field exploration programs (soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, geotechnical instrumentation).
Supervise geotechnical design and construction inspection for retaining walls, ground improvement, foundations, dams, levees, slopes, and tunnels.
Use specified computer programs for geotechnical analyses and prepare/review geotechnical work plans and Geotechnical Reports.
Review design plans/specifications for geotechnical recommendation compliance and communicate improvement recommendations across disciplines.
Support project management (scope, schedule, budget) and mentor/train junior engineers while meeting clients and supporting proposals.

Technical Overview

The job involves developing field exploration programs (borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, and instrumentation), supervising geotechnical design and construction inspection, and producing/reviewing geotechnical work plans and reports. It requires geotechnical analyses using tools such as GeoStudio Suite, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, APILE, Plaxis, Settle3, DeepSoil, and preferred FLAC 9.0 for SSI modeling.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer with 6+ years of Civil, Structural, and/or Geotechnical Engineering experience and a valid driver's license, holding a California PE license or able to obtain it within 6 months. They have strong geotechnical design and construction inspection experience using tools such as GeoStudio Suite, Plaxis, and DeepSoil, and can support project management and business development for Southern California clients.

Must-Have Skills

BA/BS and +6 years CivilStructuraland/or Geotechnical EngineeringValid driver's licenseCalifornia PE license or ability to obtain a California PE license within 6 months

Nice-to-Have Skills

10+ years of local project experienceStrong transportation experience related to highway/bridge/airport/port projectsCalifornia GE licenseLocal (Southern California) project and BD experienceFluent in FLAC 9.0 2D and 3D Software for SSI modelingSolid understanding of performing and managing projects and peopleAbility to manage projects within budgetscope & schedule and effectively manage engineering staffWork well within a team

Tools & Platforms

GeoStudio SuiteLPILEGROUPSHAFTAPILEPlaxisSettle3DeepSoilFLAC 9.0SSI modelingRFIs

Required Skills

Geotechnical engineeringfield explorationsoil and rock boringsCPT soundingsGeoStudio SuiteLPILEGROUPSHAFTAPILEPlaxisSettle3DeepSoilFLAC 9.0SSI modelingconstruction inspectionRFIsproject managementCalifornia PE licensedriver’s licensebusiness development

Hard Skills

Geotechnical Engineerfield exploration program developmentsoil and rock boringstest pitsCPT soundingsgeophysical testinggeotechnical instrumentationgeotechnical designconstruction inspectionretaining wallsground improvementfoundationsdamsleveesslopestunnelsgeotechnical design parameter developmentshallow and deep foundationsearth retaining structuresground improvementtransportation infrastructuresembankmentscut and fill slopestunnelsGeoStudio SuiteLPILEGROUPSHAFTAPILEPlaxisSettle3DeepSoilgeotechnical work plansGeotechnical Reportssubmittalsdesign plans and specifications reviewconstruction submittalsRFIsproject management tracking scopeschedule and budgetclient proposals

Soft Skills

Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineerscommunicate with multiple disciplinesprovide design improvement recommendationsMeet with clients and participate in proposalsSolid understanding of performing and managing projects and peopleAbility to manage projects within budgetscope & scheduleThe ability to work well within a teamAbility to effectively manage engineering staff

Certifications

Required

California PE license (or ability to obtain a California PE license within 6 months)

Preferred

California GE license

Industry & Role

Industry Consulting

Job Function Lead senior geotechnical engineering design and construction support while managing projects and supporting business development.

Role Subtype Civil Engineer

Clearance & Visa

Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Project Geotechnical EngineerSenior Geotechnical EngineerWest RegionLos AngelesCalifornia Geo-Civil teamgeotechnical related projectsplanning stageconstruction phaseproject managementbusiness developmentfield exploration program developmentsoil and rock boringstest pitsCPT soundingsgeophysical testinggeotechnical instrumentationgeotechnical designconstruction inspectionretaining wallsground improvementfoundationsdamsleveesslopestunnelsgeotechnical design parameter developmentshallow and deep foundationsearth retaining structuresembankmentscut and fill slopestransportation infrastructuresGeoStudio SuiteLPILEGROUPSHAFTAPILEPlaxisSettle3DeepSoilgeotechnical work plansGeotechnical Reportsconstruction submittalsRFIsmentor and train junior geotechnical engineersCalifornia PE licensevalid driver's licenseability to obtain a California PE license within 6 monthsFLAC 9.0SSI modelingproject management - tracking scopeschedule and budgetUS Passport requiredNo sponsorship will be provided for this opportunity

Deal Breakers

BA/BS and +6 years Civil, Structural, and/or Geotechnical Engineering experience, Valid driver's license required, California PE license or ability to obtain a California PE license within 6 months, US Passport required, No sponsorship will be provided for this opportunity

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