Engineering Geologist at Golder Associates

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Planning, organisation and management of geological and geotechnical subsurface soil investigations
• Large proportion of geotechnical fieldwork (core borehole drilling and test pitting)
• Disturbed and undisturbed soil and rock sampling for laboratory testing
• Interpretation and analysis of the investigation results
• Ensuring CQA records up to date and accurate
• Preparation of reports
• High level of Health and Safety responsibility for self and team.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (hons) in engineering geology or related engineering discipline.
• At least five years’ post-graduate experience, with at least three years’ experience consulting experience (preferably conducting geotechnical and engineering geological investigations for civil and resource infrastructure and buildings).
• Experience in specification and interpretation of geotechnical field and laboratory tests, collation and interpretation of geotechnical data and preparation of factual and interpretive geotechnical reports. Experience in Africa and South Africa. 
• Must be knowledgeable in:
  • Diamond Core profiling, soil profiling (SANS 633), dolomite assessment (SANS 1936)
  • Foundation investigation – embankments and civil structures
• MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook. Preferably also Rockware and/or Geo-Slope packages
• Own Vehicle.
• Valid Driver’s License and passport.

Your benefits at Golder will include:

• Deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
• On the job training, mentoring and coaching

Renowned for technical excellence, Golder, a member of WSP, is a leading global specialised engineering and consulting organisation with over 60 years of successful service to its clients. By joining forces with WSP in 2021, Golder is now part of a 14,000-person strong earth and environment practice, providing engineering, remediation, regulatory & compliance, design and environmental services on projects that span all seven continents. Our professionals are driven by a passion to deliver results, offering unique specialised skills to address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to clients across the infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, manufacturing and power sectors.

At Golder, we care about our people – we operate with integrity and embrace diversity. Our ownership structure affords us the opportunity to invest in our careers and take pride in something we truly own.  All qualified applicants who meet the specific criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply for this role.