2021-09-10
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Gauteng
South Africa
South Africa - Gauteng, Gauteng
Job Summary
AECOM is seeking to hire a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who will be based in our Centurion office
As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will be able and experienced with extensive knowledge of geotechnical investigation and design orientated work. You will be interacting on diverse projects and design applications, which will offer you both local and international experience as well as providing you with continual valued training, overseas engineering interaction, people management and continual advancement of your geotechnical career.
Duties & Responsibilities
Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
Assist with the monitoring of the geotechnical field activities to ensure that they are undertaken in accordance with the project requirements, apply geotechnical assessment and interpretation .
Liaise with the geotechnical contractors to ensure the project meets with client expectations and deadlines.
Have good technical awareness/experience of specifications and implementing in accordance with the contract and design requirements.
Ensure the correctness and completeness of all deliverables (reports, drawings, etc.) to ensure they meet specifications (quality) and are consistent with field conditions, etc.
Assist the geotechnical team in preparation of contractual correspondence, as required.
Be willing to travel as the nature of the geotechnical projects may require traveling to other countries to undertake and complete work.
Perform other responsibilities or duties associated with this senior geotechnical position, as may be appropriate to the nature of geotechnical work requirements.
Specific Skills Required
Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations/design work.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
Ensure key strategic relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders are effectively developed, managed and maintained.
Ensure delivery is in line with the client objectives, on time and within the agreed budget.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Comments
Valid driver’s licence
Valid passport
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum BSc (Hons) degree in civil engineering.
Professionally registered engineer
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Civil
Business Line Environment
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country South Africa
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 254666BR
Virtual: No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
