Senior Engineer – Geotechnical

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Within the Transportation business, AECOM is looking to hire a highly skilled and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a solid background to join the team located in Pretoria.

If you are passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to work on high-profile international and local projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be an integral part of our Ground Engineering team, working on a variety of exciting projects and collaborating with experts from around the world.

Responsibilities

Deliver geotechnical investigation, interpretation and design services across a range of infrastructure projects.; Undertake geotechnical analyses and designs for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks, slope stability and settlement assessments.; Interpret ground investigation data and develop geotechnical parameters and recommendations for design.; Prepare and review geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications and drawings for feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages.; Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical and cost-effective design solutions.; Liaise with clients, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.; Provide technical guidance and day-to-day mentoring to graduate and junior engineers.; Assist with proposal preparation, tender submissions, fee estimates and technical inputs for new opportunities.; Support project planning, programme management and reporting on project progress.; Undertake site visits and provide construction-phase geotechnical support as required.; Collaborate with local and international Ground Engineering teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Requirements

Proven experience delivering geotechnical investigation and design projects, including responsibility for technical outputs and project delivery.; Ability to work independently on technical assignments and lead small to medium-sized geotechnical project task.; Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, project teams and stakeholders.; Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, interpretative reports, specifications, calculations and design documentation.; Good understanding of current geotechnical design codes, standards and industry best practice. Experience with Eurocodes would be advantageous.; Experience in the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, excavations and slopes.; Experience using geotechnical software such as Rocscience Suite (Slide, RS2, Rocfall), PLAXIS, GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, or equivalent.; Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D would be advantageous.; Strong understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering geology principles.; Ability to identify, assess and manage geotechnical risks and develop practical engineering solutions.; Willingness to undertake site visits and travel as required.; Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering.; Minimum of 8 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical investigation, interpretation and design.; Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.; Demonstrated experience in geotechnical design for civil infrastructure projects.

Nice to have

10 or more years of progressively responsible geotechnical engineering experience.; Experience delivering transportation, water, building, industrial or energy infrastructure projects.; Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project interfaces.; Demonstrated ability to mentor junior technical staff.; Experience managing project budgets, programmes, resources and client deliverables.; Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering would be advantageous.