Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hybrid Transport Projects

AECOM; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Within the Transportation business, AECOM seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Pretoria team and lead geotechnical investigations and design for infrastructure projects, collaborating with global experts on high-profile assignments.

The role requires a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng registration with ECSA, and 8+ years in geotechnical work. You will mentor graduates, prepare reports, and support tender and project delivery while travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years post-graduate geotechnical experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
• Geotechnical design experience for civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical investigation, interpretation and design services across infrastructure projects.
• Undertake geotechnical analyses and designs for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks, slope stability and settlement assessments.
• Interpret ground investigation data and develop geotechnical parameters and recommendations for design.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications and drawings for feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical and cost-effective design solutions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, authorities and stakeholders during project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduates and junior engineers.
• Assist with proposal preparation, tender submissions, fee estimates and technical inputs for new opportunities.
• Support project planning, programme management and reporting on progress.
• Undertake site visits and provide construction-phase geotechnical support as required.
• Collaborate with local and international Ground Engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project delivery

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng (ECSA)

Postgraduate geotechnical (advantageous)

Tools

RocScience Suite

PLAXIS

GEO5

WALLAP

ALP

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Within the Transportation business, AECOM seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Pretoria team and lead geotechnical investigations and design for infrastructure projects, collaborating with global experts on high-profile assignments.

The role requires a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng registration with ECSA, and 8+ years in geotechnical work. You will mentor graduates, prepare reports, and support tender and project delivery while travel as needed.