Project Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Occasional travel

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to support dam and other infrastructure projects across the western United States. You will work with senior engineers to plan investigations, analyses, and design for a wide range of facilities, while gaining exposure to all project phases and technical mentorship.

This role offers strong opportunities for professional growth, leadership advancement, and advancement within one of the world’s leading geotechnical and dam engineering practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan subsurface investigations including drilling exploration boreholes, advancing CPTs, and performing other onsite geotechnical tests.
• Review and assess soil and rock samples for laboratory testing.
• Plan and supervise inspection of construction activities to monitor progress and conformance to plans and standards.
• Perform engineering analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, earth retention, liquefaction, and foundation design.
• Perform seismic stability and deformation analyses of dams, including earthquake ground motions and liquefaction potential.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and recommendations using MS Office.
• Review regulations and standards for technical studies, design and permitting.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Seismic analysis

Written and verbal communication

Education

BA/BS +6 years experience

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

California PE license

Tools

Excel

gINT

AutoCAD

LPILE

APILE

Shaft

GeoStudio Suite

Settle3D

PLAXIS

FLAC

Revit

Python scripting

MATLAB

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Oakland, CA - 300 Lakeside Driv
• Compensation: USD 135000 - USD 180000 - yearly

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 worldâs 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 over 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

AECOMis seeking aProject Geotechnical Engineerto support dam and other infrastructure projects as part of our industry-leading team. The successful candidate will play a key technical role in delivering projects that enhance the safety, resilience, and performance of critical infrastructure systems across the western United States. The candidate will also have the opportunity to advance into leadership roles within our team, managing tasks or projects while continuing to be involved in technical work.

You’ll work alongside senior engineers and technical experts to plan and execute geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for a wide range of dam and hydropower facilities, while also gaining exposure to all phases of project development and delivery. This role offers strong opportunities for professional growth, technical mentorship, and advancement within one of the most respected geotechnical and dam engineering practices in the world.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Plan subsurface investigations including drilling exploration boreholes, advancing CPTs, and performing other onsite 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, glNT, AutoCAD, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, GeoStudio Suite, Settle3D, PLAXIS, FLAC, Revit, Python scripting 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.
• Prepare and/or peer review designs, specifications, and construction documents.
• Apply QA/QC requirements to their own work and work of the project team and perform business development activities and prepare proposals to clients for prospective work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.
• Occasional project / client related travel may be required.

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

• 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

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- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.