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AECOM · 2 days ago

Project Geotechnical Engineer

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to support levees, dams, tunnels, and other conveyance projects, playing a key technical role in enhancing the safety and performance of critical infrastructure systems across the western United States.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and execution of subsurface investigations, including drilling exploration boreholes, advancing CPTs, and performing other onsite geotechnical tests at sites throughout the western United States

Review and evaluate soil and rock samples and coordinate laboratory testing under supervision

Perform field inspections and support construction observation activities to monitor progress and conformance with engineering plans, specifications, and construction standards

Conduct geotechnical engineering analyses, including slope stability, seepage, settlement, earth retention, liquefaction, and shallow and deep foundation evaluations

Support seismic stability and deformation analyses of dams, including review of earthquake ground motions, liquefaction potential, and earthquake- and fault-induced deformations

Perform engineering analyses using tools such as Excel, gINT, AutoCAD, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, GeoStudio Suite, and Settle3 under guidance from senior engineers

Assist in evaluating the seismic and hydraulic performance of dams, levees, outlet pipes, and probable maximum flood conditions

Prepare draft geotechnical engineering reports, calculations, and recommendations using Microsoft Office software

Apply applicable codes, regulations, and standards to support technical studies, design, and permitting efforts

Assist with the preparation of designs, specifications, and construction documents

Apply QA/QC procedures to assigned work and support project teams with proposal preparation and other business development activities, as needed

Occasional project / client-related travel may be required