Geotechnical Engineer

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AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Oakland, CA:

• Perform geotechnical field inspections, geologic mapping, landslide mapping and crack monitoring on dam abutments and around the reservoir rims for analyzing subsurface conditions
• Conducted stability analysis, including seepage analysis, materials characterization and other modelling features for embankment dams on multiple dam designs projects
• Perform deformation analysis on selected embankment design and prepared data for numerical modeling analysis
• Execute liquefaction triggering assessment for dam projects, lateral earth pressure, and bearing capacity pressure calculations for related structures
• Prepare ground motion response spectra corresponding to different earthquake models for report use
• Field investigation planning, coordination and oversight including preparing work plans, health and safety plans and coordination with subcontractors and client representatives

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience as a geotechnical engineer or in a related occupation.

Experience and skills can be gained in pursuit of a university-level degree via coursework, projects, or internships. Skills may be gained concurrently. Required skills:

1. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
2. Engineering Geology
3. Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics
4. GeoEngineering Testing and Design
5. Seismology
6. MATLAB and Python
7. RocPlane
8. GeoStudio
9. Bluebeam Revu
10. Fundamental Revit
11. SWedge
12. Slope/W and Seep/W
13. QGIS
14. DEEPSOIL
15. AutoCAD
16. Engineer-in-Training Certification.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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