AECOM is seeking a Construction Project Geologist specifically to support the construction phase of a dam replacement project in Silicon Valley (San Jose / Morgan Hill area of Northern California) beginning in early 2027. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of geologic processes and how geologic conditions can impact design and construction of large civil construction projects. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects locally as well as worldwide; the qualified applicant can look forward to projects involving geologic mapping, subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater investigations, engineering analysis and civil construction observation and monitoring.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead field investigations and engineering geologic data collection, including oversight of subcontractors and mentoring junior staff
- Perform site characterization, geologic mapping, drilling oversight, logging, and soil/rock sampling
- Support installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation (e.g., monitoring wells, inclinometers, ADAS)
- Provide construction-phase geologic support for dam and reservoir projects, ensuring alignment with design intent
- Observe excavation and fill operations; map and approve foundation conditions prior to placement
- Prepare and review boring logs, subsurface profiles, and geologic interpretations
- Analyze field and laboratory data to support engineering evaluations and decision-making
- Assist with project planning, budgeting, proposals, and coordination of investigation activities
- Prepare, review, and QA/QC technical reports, including documentation of field activities, analyses, interpretations, and recommendations
- Coordinate with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution