Job DescriptionAECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Oakland, CA:
- Perform geotechnical field inspections, geologic mapping, landslide mapping and crack monitoring on dam abutments and around the reservoir rims for analyzing subsurface conditions
- Conducted stability analysis, including seepage analysis, materials characterization and other modelling features for embankment dams on multiple dam designs projects
- Perform deformation analysis on selected embankment design and prepared data for numerical modeling analysis
- Execute liquefaction triggering assessment for dam projects, lateral earth pressure, and bearing capacity pressure calculations for related structures
- Prepare ground motion response spectra corresponding to different earthquake models for report use
- Field investigation planning, coordination and oversight including preparing work plans, health and safety plans and coordination with subcontractors and client representatives
QualificationsCandidates must have a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience as a geotechnical engineer or in a related occupation.
Experience and skills can be gained in pursuit of a university-level degree via coursework, projects, or internships. Skills may be gained concurrently. Required skills:
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics
- GeoEngineering Testing and Design
- Seismology
- MATLAB and Python
- RocPlane
- GeoStudio
- Bluebeam Revu
- Fundamental Revit
- SWedge
- Slope/W and Seep/W
- QGIS
- DEEPSOIL
- AutoCAD
- Engineer-in-Training Certification.
Additional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.
