Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Description
WSP has a new opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Mine Waste team on a fulltime basis based in Midrand. The typical role and responsibilities of this role is to provide Geotechnical Engineering services in the mining infrastructure as well as property and buildings sectors .
Key Responsibilities:
Project management of geological and geotechnical projects including multidisciplinary projects tailings facility site investigations buildings and infrastructure projects.
Interpret geological and geotechnical data perform analysis and draw conclusions/recommendations.
Prepare proposals tenders reports and other technical deliverables
Manage perform analysis and conduct field observations and carry out geological and geotechnical reporting for projects.
Use judgement in making adaptations and modifications where required and in association with other Senior Engineers.
Characterise ground conditions and materials.
Prepare proposals including determining methodology and compilation of cost estimations.
Supervise work of technicians on site and junior professional staff where required.
Identify safety hazards report OH&S incidents and conduct all work in a safe manner.
Complete inductions and prerequisites as required.
Conduct all work to satisfy all company client and government conditions policies procedures regulations and standards.
Carry out client and business development activities.
Prepare presentation materials and present to clients.
Participate in training activities mentoring and transferring knowledge to intermediate/junior geotechnical engineers/engineering geologists
Qualifications :
A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
Postgraduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering field preferable.
At least 8 years postgraduate experience.
Professional registration with ECSA or similar
Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations Factual and Interpretive.
Advanced analytical and problemsolving skills.
Strong written diagrammatic and oral communication skills.
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
Proven record of independent work and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Proven track record of working on large intermediate and small size jobs in a cross section of sectors.
Solid technical knowledge and application in soil/rock mechanics.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations Factual and Interpretive.
Analytical and problemsolving skills.
Strong written diagrammatic and oral communication skills.
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independent and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Solid technical knowledge and application in soil/rock mechanics.
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you
What if we can have worklife balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families our friends or ourselves. So if working from home working parttime or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
