Jobs at AECOM

Job Description

• AECOM is seeking to hire a Geotechnical Engineer who will be based in our Centurion office
• As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will be able and experienced with extensive knowledge of geotechnical investigation and design orientated work.  You will be interacting on diverse projects and design applications, which will offer you both local and international experience as well as providing you with continual valued training, overseas engineering interaction, people management and further advancement of your geotechnical career. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Assist with the monitoring of the geotechnical field activities to ensure that they are undertaken in accordance with the project requirements, apply geotechnical assessment and interpretation . 
• Liaise with the geotechnical contractors to ensure the project meets with client expectations and deadlines. 
• Have good technical awareness/experience of specifications and implementing in accordance with the contract and design requirements.
• Ensure the correctness and completeness of all deliverables (reports, drawings, etc.) to ensure they meet specifications (quality) and are consistent with field conditions, etc.
• Assist the geotechnical team in preparation of contractual correspondence, as required.
• Be willing to travel as the nature of the geotechnical projects may require traveling to other countries to undertake and complete work.
• Perform other responsibilities or duties associated with this geotechnical position, as may be appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work.

Specific Skills Required

• Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Ensure key strategic relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders are effectively developed, managed and maintained.
• Ensure delivery is in line with the client objectives, on time and within the agreed budget.
• Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)
• Be decisive - know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability
• Be impactful - use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
• Be client-focused - be collaborative, innovative and strategic.
• Be the role model - lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.
• Be focussed in terms of achieving professional chartership.
• Be a Team Player.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc (Hons) degree in civil engineering.

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Job Description

• The Senior Environmental Scientist delivers discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine environmental assignments involving studies, assessments, drawings and reports etc. The role includes EIA/ESIA development, data review, supervision, coordination and acquiring baseline documentation. Guides junior Engineer/Environmental Scientist and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete environmental works/ studies. Signs reports, documents and forms as registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP). Leads Public Participation/Stakeholder Engagement. Main interface with Clients and Competent Authorities.

Technical Excellence:

• May be required to coordinate small - mid-size project teams of discipline-led Engineer/Environmental Scientist/ Environmental Managers. Prepares project deliverables that are reviewed by senior team members. Performs specific and large portions of a broader assignment as an experienced Engineer/Environmental Scientist/ Environmental Manager. Provides specialised technical input into studies and assessments for the particular area of expertise and identifies discrepancies in results. Follows existing or develops environmental assessment procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others. Participates in and creates an interdisciplinary review of project deliverables, including modelling reviews and laboratory analysis—knowledge of construction environmental management procedures relating to their specific areas of study and impact assessments, as well as inputs from external specialist and specialist studies. Gathers and correlates environmental information and data using well-defined methods. Prepares technical specifications and performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.  Applies legislative knowledge to project triggers and manage environmental risk. Technically coordinates with Authorities for approvals. Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works. Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist. Performs technical quality reviews of environmental assessments, models and survey analysis, including documentation in project records by adhering to quality, occupational health and safety and corporate standards. Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities. Uses pricing and manages budget/schedule for innovative environmental enhancements.    

Client Relationship Management:

• Begins to build and maintain client relationships. Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc. Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals. Able to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.    

Qualifications

• 8+ Years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science, Arts or Engineering from an accredited University
• Master of Science/Arts or Engineering preferred but not a prerequisite. Years of experience takes precedence.
• In South Africa professionally registered as Scientist with SACNASP and EAP with EAPASA.