Geotechnical Engineer - Task Lead

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer Task Lead to serve as a technical leader on transportation projects with the focus on design to work out of any of our New York Metro offices: Bloomfield, NJ; Piscataway, NJ or New York, NY.Key Responsibilities:Project Leadership:Oversee geotechnical engineering investigations, ensuring all work aligns with project budgets and schedules with minimal supervision.Lead the preparation of geotechnical reports and construction documents, including subsurface exploration programs and laboratory testing assignments.Act as a senior technical resource, providing specialized input and serving as a technical advisor for teams as needed.Coordinate project deliverables with interdisciplinary teams and participate in quality control reviews of design calculations, drawings, and documentation.Technical Analysis & Design:Perform detailed evaluations of ground conditions to assess impacts on design and construction.Conduct pile analysis, slope stability, settlement analysis, ground improvement, and seepage analysis.Utilize geotechnical software, including APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SEEPW, SLOPEW, and GRLWEAP, for complex engineering analysis and design.Mentorship & Team Coordination:Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and support staff to facilitate successful project completion.Coordinate team members to ensure project needs and schedules are met, balancing independent and team-based work.Client Interaction:Maintain effective communication with clients, participating in meetings to review project progress, address technical concerns, and provide expertise.