Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Golder Associates

Requirements
Priorities will change according to business requirements, however, it is an expectation of that the candidate will also have the following. Golder has a new opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste team on a full-time basis based in Midrand. The typical role and responsibilities of this role is to support the entire Golder and WSP mining business with geotechnical design input.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management of geological and geotechnical projects, including multi-disciplinary projects.
• Interpret geological and geotechnical data, perform analysis, and draw conclusions/recommendations.
• Prepare proposals, tenders, reports, and other technical deliverables
• Manage, perform analysis, and field observations and carry out geological and geotechnical reporting for projects.
• Play a strategic role in the geotechnical offering of Golder and WSP Africa.
• 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/engineers 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; and
• Other duties as required.

Skills And Qualifications
Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Post-graduate studies in Geotechnical field preferable.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in Geotechnical numerical analysis software such as Geostudio, Rocscience and Plaxis.
• 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 mentoring skills.
• Professional Engineer status preferred.

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