Engineering Geologist

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Geologist to support Geo-Civil projects from our Orange, California office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization.
• Provide support on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation.
• Provide interpretation of site conditions including geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data and preparing geotechnical and geologic reports.
• Developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions.
• Conducting geologic research, and developing innovative ways to advance projects with the latest technologies.
• Performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies on behalf of our clients.
• Collaborating with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs.
• Assisting in the preparation of project documentation including reports, project communications, and design drawings and report figures that are of a high professional standard.

Requirements:

• BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Drivers License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geological Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with complex subsurface investigations including soil and rock core drilling.
• Installation of piezometers and geotechnical instrumentation.
• Willingness to travel regularly for domestic and international projects while conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of extreme terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to work on multiple project tasks and meet deadlines with aggressive schedules efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and work product quality.
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills. Written communication skills in the form of geotechnical/geologic data reporting is necessary.
• GIT Certification.
• Experience with geotechnical projects including dams, mine tailings dams and water storage dams.
• Analytical skills and knowledge of geological and geotechnical software (i.e., RocScience, Geo-Slope, gINT, etc.).

About AECOM

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future.

We are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry's best minds driving innovation and technical excellence.

Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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