Principal Geotechnical Specialist

Geotechnical Professional

The role of Geotechnical Professional is to provide technical expertise in geotechnical engineering, working on a range of infrastructure and building domains. The ideal candidate would be from a Civil Engineering/Geology background with a postgraduation in Geotechnical Engineering/Rock Mechanics.

Responsibilities include undertaking analysis and consulting services for clients, preparing technical/project reports, drawings and other documents to a high standard. Additionally, producing and reviewing designs, calculations, contract documentation, specifications, schedules, construction estimates and drawings suitable for the preparation of lead region's contract documentation.

Key responsibilities also include focusing on the development, promotion and adoption of digital engineering tools, processes and workflows for enhanced level of care and delivery efficiency. This includes supporting the calculation of embodied carbon across our project portfolio and assisting in developing tools to aid project teams making decisions which reduce the embodied carbon in our designs.

Other key responsibilities include taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering under minimal supervision. As well as, assisting the team lead in resource and pipeline management and extending training, guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team.

Mandatory skills include general technical expertise in geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles. Familiarity with the design of civil engineering projects including deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks.

Understanding of geotechnical interpretative reports including recommendations for deep and shallow foundations and shoring works; analysis of shoring walls including diaphragm, secant, contiguous, king post etc; slope stability analyses; finite element modeling. Proficiency in the use of a number of geological and geotechnical analysis applications such as GeoStudio suite, RocScience suite, SLIDE, WALLAP, L PILE, GEO5, PLAXIS and CLIQ for management, review and presentation of ground investigation and geotechnical data.

Sound appreciation of technical risks; ability to manage and communicate the same with the project team and/or client. Good report-writing skills; excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate results orally and in writing; ability to interact meaningfully with peers & clients with teams in lead region.

Good to excellent knowledge of common MS office suite applications including MS SharePoint & BI applications, digital tools & other applications for enhanced productivity & efficient teamwork.

Desired skills include experience across a range of projects relating to property & buildings and transport & port infrastructure, especially in soft soils environments and ground treatment solutions. Understanding of site investigation techniques with prior experience in supervising field investigation works preferred; some construction experience in deep foundations, bulk earthworks, shoring and ground improvement etc.

Appetite to build knowledge in relevant Australian design codes, standards, legislation and practices. General commercial awareness with an understanding of contractual variances, risks and financial implications of actions; understanding and appreciation of general business management solutions processes & best practices.

Ability to apply best health & safety practices & behaviour to offer sound engineering design & construction solutions; effective problem solver engaging sound problem-solving techniques and appropriate analysis.

Qualifications include minimum: Post Graduate Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics; PhDs are welcome. Additional studies in carbon estimation or carbon reduction in design would be beneficial. Expertise in OneClick LCA, GeoStudio suite, RocScience suite, SLIDE, WALLAP, L PILE, GEO5, PLAXIS and CLIQ; MA Office suites including Power BI, understanding statistical analysis preferred. Membership of professional organisations and chartered status preferred. Post qualification Professional Experience in the range of 4-8 years.