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 include, but are not limited to: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.Here’s what we’re looking for: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.Preferred Qualifications10 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.
