Job Description

AECOM’s West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Project Engineer to join the Orange, California Geo-Civil team. Our strong local presence in Southern California opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the dams, water/waste water and power sectors. In this role there is opportunity to grow technical and non-technical skills alongside a team of seasoned professionals while being given ownership that will stretch your potential.  THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Contribute to the design of regional dams. water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, levees, spillways, etc. 
• Generate conceptual layouts/designs and perform calculations/analyses for channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, operating ponds, spillways, rock drains, check dams, and haulage/access/circulation roads.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, quantity and cost estimates, and alternative assessments.
• Coordinate and integrate civil design with results from geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.
• Develop tangible engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.
• Create engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Microstation.
• Participate actively in client meetings.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering + 5 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design
• EIT Certification is preferred 
• Experience in dams is a plus
• The ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Positive attitude and strong initiative to learn and excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

• Relocation is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this role.
• Occasional project site travel required (up to 20%)
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000.

HERE, YOU WILL HAVE FREEDOM TO GROW IN A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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