Senior Geologist

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking Senior Geologist candidates to support Geo-Civil projects from our Los Angeles, California office.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Maintaining long-term relationships with clients in civil infrastructure and mining by providing technical expertise, attending client and project meetings, managing client expectations, and supporting business development pursuits.
• Planning, budgeting  and executing surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration, and managing support staff required to execute investigations
• 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 (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.);
• 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 (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our clients;
• Collaborating with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust dam designs.
• Preparation of project documentation including reports, project communications, and design drawings and report figures that are of a high professional standard.
• Written communication skills in the form of technical reports are a must.