Engineering Geologist II - Dams & Water Structures Focus

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Orange, CA - 999 Town & Country
• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

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AECOM is currently seekingEngineering
Geologist
candidates to support Geo-Civil projects from our
Orange, California office
.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization.
• Provide support on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.)
• Provide interpretation of site conditions including geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data and preparing geotechnical and geologic reports.
• Developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions;
• Conducting geologic research, and developing innovative ways to advance projects with the latest technologies;
• Performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our clients;
• Collaborating with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs.
• Assisting in the preparation of project documentation including reports, project communications, and design drawings and report figures that are of a high professional standard.
• Written communication skills in the form of technical reports are a must.

• BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Drivers License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geological Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with complex subsurface investigations including soil and rock core drilling
• Installation of piezometers and geotechnical instrumentation
• Willingness to travel regularly for domestic and international projects while conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of extreme terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to work on multiple project tasks and meet deadlines with aggressive schedules efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and work product quality
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills. Written communication skills in the form of geotechnical/geologic data reporting is necessary.
• GIT Certification
• Experience with geotechnical projects including dams, mine tailings dams and water storage dams
• Analytical skills and knowledge of geological and geotechnical software (i.e., Roc Science, Geo-Slope, gINT, etc.).

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• U.S. work sponsorship not available at this time or in the foreseeable future

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