Senior Engineering Geologist

Senior Engineering Geologist

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Job Description

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

Responsibilities of the role will include: • 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. • Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery. Collaborating with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs. • Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules. • 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. • 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 clients. • Support project pursuits and contribute to business development efforts in California and around the western United States. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and documents and make high quality presentations in-person or remotely. • Mentor younger geologic staff to support their development and success.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: • 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. • California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG).