Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
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.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- 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 Geo Studio Suite, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, APILE, Plaxis, Settle3, and Deep Soil 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.
Minimum Qualification:
- 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.
Preferred
Qualification:
- 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.
- Ability to manage projects within budget, scope & schedule and effectively manage engineering staff.
- The ability to work well within a team.
Additional Information:
- No sponsorship will be provided for this opportunity
- Relocation may be considered for this opportunity
- US Passport required
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