Geology Engineering Practice Leader

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Orange, CA - 999 Town & Country
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly

AECOM i 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

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Building and maintaining 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.
• Planning, budgeting and executing surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration and managing support staff required to execute investigations.
• Drive and support project pursuits and contribute to business development efforts in California and around 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.
• Experience preparing 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 ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.).
• Provide interpretation of site conditions including geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data.
• Developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions.
• Review and understanding of regulatory guidelines and industry standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting work on dams.
• Performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our client.
• Provide strong written and verbal communications with clear and concisely written technical reports and documents deliveries along with quality in-person or remotely client and organizational presentations.
• Mentor younger 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, or Earth Science. 2 years project management experience.

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.