Overview
Hire Resolve’s client in the Renewable Engineering industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Pretoria
Responsibilities:
- Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
- Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, with significant focus on problem solving, analysis, and design.
- Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
- Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa, and the Middle East will be necessary.
- Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in the industry in solving complex ground problems.
- Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
- Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
- Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
- Resolve project level issues independently.
- Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
- Support business development activities.
- Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives by generating enthusiasm for the project and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.
Requirements:
Educational Qualifications: BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Certification: Registration as a Professional Engineer (or equivalent).
Additional Qualification: A postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
Expertise: Extensive understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
Skills:
- Experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilization and ground improvement, earthworks, and retention structures.
- Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity, etc. would be highly beneficial.
- Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
- Solid knowledge of design standards.
- Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.
Benefits:
Salary: Negotiable
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