Senior Geotechnical Lead — Hybrid + Relocation

AECOM; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Oakland Geo-Engineering Department seeks an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead and direct geotechnical projects across diverse facilities, coordinating with multiple disciplines. The role emphasizes supervision and training of staff, plus business development to grow client relationships.

The candidate should bring extensive geotechnical investigations experience, strong technical leadership, and a track record in delivering reports, plans, and projects safely and on

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• PE registration and valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• California GE registration preferred; experience planning and directing geotechnical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget
• Business development for new and existing clients
• Preparing engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Preparing Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans
• Providing technical support to geotechnical projects
• Overseeing and preparing engineering reports and documentation
• Reviewing engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff
• Ensuring the quality of project deliverables
• Mentoring and technical development of junior staff
• Performing Independent Technical Reviews
• Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
• Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Staff supervision

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

M.S./PhD in Civil Engineering preferred

Job description

AECOM’s Oakland Geo-Engineering Department seeks an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead and direct geotechnical projects across diverse facilities, coordinating with multiple disciplines. The role emphasizes supervision and training of staff, plus business development to grow client relationships.

The candidate should bring extensive geotechnical investigations experience, strong technical leadership, and a track record in delivering reports, plans, and projects safely and on