Geotechnical Engineer

## Company Description **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. ## Job Description AECOM 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 ## Qualifications Candidates 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: 1. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 2. Engineering Geology 3. Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics 4. GeoEngineering Testing and Design 5. Seismology 6. MATLAB and Python 7. RocPlane 8. GeoStudio 9. Bluebeam Revu 10. Fundamental Revit 11. SWedge 12. Slope/W and Seep/W 13. QGIS 14. DEEPSOIL 15. AutoCAD 16. Engineer-in-Training Certification. ## Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. At 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 AECOM** AECOM 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. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public…