AECOM · 2 weeks ago
Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering impactful projects worldwide. The Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer will support dam, levee, and infrastructure projects, playing a key technical role in enhancing the safety and performance of critical systems across the western United States.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Plan subsurface investigations including drilling exploration boreholes, advancing CPTs, and performing other insitu geotechnical tests at various sites throughout Northern California
Review and assess soil and rock samples for laboratory testing
Plan and supervise inspection of construction activities to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction standards
Perform engineering analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, earth retention, liquefaction, and shallow and deep foundations
Perform seismic stability and deformation analyses of dams, including earthquake ground motions, liquefaction potential, and earthquake-induced and fault-Induced deformations
Perform engineering analysis using Excel, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, LPILE, APILE, GeoStudio Suite, PLAXIS, FLAC, ABAQUS, and MATLAB
Evaluate the expected seismic performance of dams, levees, outlet pipes, probable maximum flood conditions
Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations using Microsoft Office software
Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project design and permitting work
Apply QA/QC requirements to their own work and work of the project team
Qualification
Required
BA/BS +2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education
California Engineer In Trainee (EIT)
Preferred
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field
4 years of related experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
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