AECOM is looking to recruit an Senior Engineer - Geotechnical
Here is what you will do:
- 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 geotechnical position, as may be appropriate.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Ability to collaborate closely with our Technical Directors and Associates in project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
- Actively input to team and client meetings, being prepared to own decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts.
- Provide on the job mentoring of junior staff and support them towards achieving chartered status.
- Proven leadership experience in similar roles, with an ability to inspire and lead teams.
- Prepare, check and review a wide range of technical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.
- Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, but also open to exploring new methods and innovations. Good knowledge of Eurocodes is desirable.
- Experience in geotechnical designs including settlement analysis, retaining wall, foundation (shallow and deep), earthworks and slope design
- Experience in geotechnical software including GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, SlopeW/Slide, Plaxis etc.
- AutoCAD/Civil 3D is preferred
- Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics