Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Renewable Industry Full Time

Hire Resolve’s client in the Renewable Engineering industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Pretoria

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Alyssa Marson, Tameaka Futcher, Elma Pelser, Henker Harmse, Chandre Cordier or Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.