Company Description AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Senior Engineer - Geotechnical to join our team in our South Africa offices. About Enterprise Capabilities Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time‑zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high‑quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes. Job Description Senior Engineer - Geotechnical Here is what you will do 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. Here’s what we’re looking for Ability to collaborate closely with our Technical Directors and Associates in project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Actively input to team and client meetings, being prepared to own decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts. Provide on the job mentoring of junior staff and support them towards achieving chartered status. Proven leadership experience in similar roles, with an ability to inspire and lead teams. Prepare, check and review a wide range of technical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports. Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, but also open to exploring new methods and innovations. Good knowledge of Eurocodes is desirable. Experience in geotechnical designs including settlement analysis, retaining wall, foundation (shallow and deep), earthworks and slope design. Experience in geotechnical software including GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, SlopeW/Slide, Plaxis etc. AutoCAD/Civil 3D is preferred. Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics. Qualifications Minimum of 8 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work post undergraduate degree. BSc degree in Geotechnical engineering or related (Hons would be advantageous). Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations. Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or has Chartered status (International Engineer). Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr