Geotechnical Engineer - Associate - Midrand at WSP in Africa

Job Description

WSP has a new opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Mine Waste team on a full-time 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 multi-disciplinary 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 pre-requisites 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 Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Post-graduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering field preferable.
• At least 8 years’ post-graduate experience.
• Professional registration with ECSA or similar
• Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations – Factual and Interpretive.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, diagrammatic, and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed 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 problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, diagrammatic, and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independent and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Solid technical knowledge and application in soil/rock mechanics.