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AECOM Engineer - Geotechnical in Centurion, South Africa
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking to hire a 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 further 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 geotechnical position, as may be appropriate.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work.
Specific Skills Required
Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations.
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.
Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)
Be decisive - know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability
Be impactful - use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
Be client-focused - be collaborative, innovative and strategic.
Be the role model - lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.
Be focussed in terms of achieving professional chartership.
Be a Team Player.
Qualifications
- Minimum BSc (Hons) degree in civil engineering.
Additional Information
Valid driver’s licence
Valid passport
Valid work permit
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10111554
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: On-Site