Engineer - Geotechnical
AECOMAECOM

Engineer - Geotechnical

AECOM is looking to recruit an Engineer - Geotechnical\n\nHere is what you will do:\n\n* Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.\n* 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 .\n* Liaise with the geotechnical contractors to ensure the project meets with client expectations and deadlines.\n* Have good technical awareness/experience of specifications and implementing in accordance with the contract and design requirements.\n* Ensure the correctness and completeness of all deliverables (reports, drawings, etc.) to ensure they meet specifications (quality) and are consistent with field conditions, etc.\n* Assist the geotechnical team in preparation of contractual correspondence, as required.\n* Be willing to travel as the nature of the geotechnical projects may require traveling to other countries to undertake and complete work.\n* Perform other responsibilities or duties associated with this geotechnical position, as may be appropriate.\n\nHere’s what we’re looking for:\n\n* Ability to collaborate closely with our Technical Directors and Associates in project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.\n* Actively input to team and client meetings, being prepared to own decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts.\n* Provide on the job mentoring of junior staff and support them towards achieving chartered status.\n* Proven leadership experience in similar roles, with an ability to inspire and lead teams.\n* Prepare, check and review a wide range of technical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.\n* 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.\n* Experience in geotechnical designs including settlement analysis, retaining wall, foundation (shallow and deep), earthworks and slope design\n* Experience in geotechnical software including GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, SlopeW/Slide, Plaxis etc.\n* AutoCAD/Civil 3D is preferred\n* Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics\n\nQualifications\n--------------\n\n* Minimum of 4 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work post undergraduate degree\n* BSc degree in Geotechnical engineering or related (Hons would be advantageous)\n* Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations.\n* On the way to registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer