Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Renewable Industry - R800k-R1M
Hire Resolve
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 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.
- BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent).
- A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
- A minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
- Extensive understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
- Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation 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.
- Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
- Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.
- Salary: R750K/yr – R900K/yr, negotiable
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Wernardt Snyman, Alyssa Marson, Tameaka Futcher, Elma Pelser, Henker Harmse or Chandre Cordier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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