Geology Engineering Practice Leader

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a highly motivated and focused Geology Engineering Practice Leader to build, develop and support Geo-Civil projects for AECOM's Southern California (SoCal) practice.

• 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 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.
• Prepare 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 groundwater wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.).
• Interpret site conditions including geologic, geochemical and geophysical data.
• Develop geologic models for complex 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.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies (local, state, federal) on behalf of the client.
• Provide strong written and verbal communications with clear, concise technical reports and documents, and deliver quality in-person or remote client and organizational presentations.
• Mentor junior geologic staff to support their development and success.

• 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.

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

• Regular project site travel may be required (up to 25%).
• No sponsorship available for this opportunity.
• No relocation will be available for this opportunity.

Range: $100,000 to $160,000 per year.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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