How will you make your mark?At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, 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.     The AECOM Oakland, California Geo-Engineering Department has an immediate need for an experienced, energetic Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Water) to take on a leadership role in our geotechnical engineering practice.  The candidate will have the opportunity to direct projects for a variety of facilities including dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and building structures and coordinate with a broad range of other disciplines within AECOM.The candidate should have experience in supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation.  Business development for existing and new clients will be an integral part of the position.Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget</li><li>Business development for new and existing clients</li><li>Preparing engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules</li><li>Preparing Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans</li><li>Providing technical support to geotechnical projects</li><li>Overseeing and preparing engineering reports and documentation</li><li>Reviewing engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff</li><li>Ensuring the quality of project deliverables</li><li>Mentoring and technical development of junior staff</li><li>Performing Independent Technical Reviews</li><li>Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution</li><li>Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field.</li><li>Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences.</li><li>Resolves important questions and plans and coordinates work.</li><li>Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.</li><li>The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.</li><li>Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.</li><li>Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Water)

How will you make your mark?At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;AECOM Oakland, California&nbsp;Geo-Engineering Department has an immediate need for an experienced, energetic&nbsp;Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Water)&nbsp;to take on a leadership role in our geotechnical engineering practice.&nbsp; The candidate will have the opportunity to direct projects for a variety of facilities including dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and building structures and coordinate with a broad range of other disciplines within AECOM.The candidate should have experience in supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation.&nbsp; Business development for existing and new clients will be an integral part of the position.Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Project management – tracking scope, schedule and budget</li><li>Business development for new and existing clients</li><li>Preparing engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules</li><li>Preparing Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans</li><li>Providing technical support to geotechnical projects</li><li>Overseeing and preparing engineering reports and documentation</li><li>Reviewing engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff</li><li>Ensuring the quality of project deliverables</li><li>Mentoring and technical development of junior staff</li><li>Performing Independent Technical Reviews</li><li>Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution</li><li>Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field.</li><li>Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences.</li><li>Resolves important questions and plans and coordinates work.</li><li>Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.</li><li>The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.</li><li>Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.</li><li>Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.</li></ul>

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Water)

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