Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a technical leader in Sacramento—at the center of California’s most critical water infrastructure initiatives. This role is ideal for an individual who combines strong technical expertise, project delivery leadership, and staff engagement to support and grow AECOM’s geotechnical practice across major programs such as Sites Reservoir, Delta Conveyance Project, and the California Aqueduct Subsidence Program .

This is a high-visibility opportunity to help shape California’s water future through technical excellence, trusted client relationships, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams delivering complex infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Provide senior-level geotechnical expertise for complex water infrastructure projects, including dams, levees, tunnels, pipelines, and conveyance systems.

• Lead geotechnical analyses, design development, and technical reviews for multidisciplinary infrastructure programs.

• Supervise engineering during construction activities.

• Oversee technical quality, engineering judgment, and compliance for deliverables, including review and approval of engineering work products.

• Guide project planning, risk management, budget forecasting, and schedule development to support successful delivery.

• Support innovative problem-solving and application of advanced geotechnical methods for challenging site and design conditions.

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and professional development.

• Help build and strengthen internal geotechnical capabilities through training, technical reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Client Engagement & Market Development

• Maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients across California’s water sector, serving as a trusted technical advisor.

• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to strengthen AECOM’s geotechnical presence in dams, levees, tunnels, and conveyance markets.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• 10+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency.

• Active California PE license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience with water infrastructure, dams, levees, tunnels, and conveyance systems.

• Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery on complex public infrastructure projects.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with public agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and lead project teams.

• Project Management experience on complex public infrastructure programs.

Additional Information

What We’re Looking For

• Technical leaders who can balance engineering excellence, project delivery, and client engagement.

• Professionals who enjoy solving complex geotechnical challenges while building trusted client relationships.

• Team-oriented leaders who mentor others and strengthen organizational capability.

• Strong communicators who can translate technical complexity into practical, client-focused solutions.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $175000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10156553

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 175000 - yearly