Northern California Tunnel Practice Leader

Northern California Tunnel Practice Leader

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Geography OH
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Oakland, CA - 300 Lakeside Driv
• Compensation: USD 162,875.2 - USD  yearly

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Join AECOM's dynamic Water Business Line as a Northern California Tunnel Practice Leader in our Oakland office. We're seeking an accomplished professional to lead complex tunneling projects while contributing to the growth of our nationally recognized tunneling practice. This role offers exceptional opportunities for technical leadership, client engagement, and career advancement within one of the world's leading infrastructure consulting firms on challenging and high-impact projects.

Lead project management and provide technical direction for major tunneling initiatives from concept through completion

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals

Drive innovation and best practices across our tunneling portfolio

Advanced knowledge of tunnel construction methods and support system designs: TBM (pressurized closed face and open), road header, drill and blast, sequential excavation, etc.

Experience managing teams using industry-standard analysis and design software such as SAP
2000, AutoCAD, FLAC, Geo Studio, and/or other related analysis tools

Experience planning and directing field investigations, engineering analyses, report preparation, design preparation, and/or field construction phase services

Build and maintain strategic client relationships that fuel our practice growth

Contribute to and lead proposal development and business development initiatives

Represent AECOM at industry conferences and technical forums to enhance our market presence

Mentor and develop emerging talent within our tunneling team

Participate in recruiting efforts to attract top‑tier professionals

Contribute to our collaborative, learning‑focused culture

Author and present technical papers at leading industry conferences

Stay at the forefront of tunneling technology and methodologies

Support regional and national project teams on complex assignments

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience in tunnel engineering, geotechnical engineering, or geological engineering for large‑scale underground projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and and/or education

California Professional Engineering license

Advanced degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering

California Registration in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering

Experience with international tunneling standards and practices

Published research or technical papers in tunneling or related fields

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