Principal Geotechnical Engineer

We’ve been around for 140 years. We drive inclusive sustainable development with our clients in areas that we master and can actively influence. Our people are keen to positively change the future and leave a legacy. We are commercial savvy engineers, project managers and consultants who design smart cities, airports, ports, buildings and more. We reinvent industries; co-create clean energy and fresh water by using smart data and digitizing information flows and models. More and more, we connect the digital with the real world in an accelerating pace. Working together with our clients and partners, we use data and algorithms to translate insights into foresights. We help our clients in their digital transformation and we support our clients’ business with better and faster execution of their ambitions. We enhance society together!

About us About us

Haskoning Australia delivers tailor made engineering and scientific solutions to our clients across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. We are experts in the maritime, river, estuarine and coastal sectors, providing consultancy advice and civil and structural design services to clients in a number of sectors.

What will you do What will you do

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer and professional engineer, your tasks will be as follows:

Oversee and participate in the production of studies, engineering designs, modelling, analysis, calculations, design details, drawings and engineering reports for a range of projects relating to the fields of civil, coastal and maritime engineering. Identify issues and problems; develop appropriate and innovative solutions.

Planning geotechnical investigations, and undertake interpretation, including assessment of reactive and collapsing soils.

Undertake and review geotechnical and foundation designs of projects such as port and harbour works, quay walls, wharves, jetties, dolphins, abutments, pavements, retaining walls, seawalls, revetments, navaids and the like.

Prepare technical documents such as feasibility studies, Basis of Design, design reports and technical notes.

Carrying out inspections, attendance on site and laboratory for testing and preparation of reports.

Prepare work execution plans around undertaking such projects to plan the appropriate level of resources and scheduling to complete the works in the required time frame.

Manage and deliver multiple small to medium projects following Company systems to meet project requirements, on time and within budget.

Supervise and mentor less experienced engineers and other professionals (eg. drafters) in technical works as well as assist in professional development activities.

Prepare commercial, technical and financial proposals and/or provide inputs for larger multi-disciplinary projects relevant for geotechnical engineering scope.

Assist in business development (meeting potential or actual clients, writing capability statements and proposals and preparing marketing materials).

Participate in the development of client base throughout Australia through the interaction with clients including strong face to face engagement.

Consult and liaise with colleagues to share information, lessons learnt, innovative approaches to problem solving, and the like. Identify issues problems and develop appropriate and innovative solutions, involving other staff inputs as needed. Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in the discipline.

Undertake self-learning and continuing professional development (CPD) as required by Engineers Australia (50 hours minimum equivalent per annum).

Contribute and share experience to the company wide geotechnical knowledge group.

Other Duties

Carry out any duties, which your Line Manager may reasonably request within the broad parameters of your role.

Participate, both as trainee and trainer, in in-house training in company procedures, workplace safety instruction and various site safety courses as required.

You will also work with the broader Maritime APAC business line to support initiatives and help develop opportunities across the region.

The role can be based in either Sydney/Brisbane/Newcastle, however, travel to our other Australian offices and project locations will be required. In addition, you may be required to travel to some of our other offices/project location in the Asia Pacific Region to promote connectivity across the unit.

Where you will work Where you will work

Haskoning is a global, independent consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Backed by the expertise of almost 6,000 colleagues working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world, we are helping organizations turn local and global issues related to the built environment into opportunities and make the transition to smart and sustainable operations. It is our mission to “Enhance Society Together”. We aim to make a positive impact on businesses, communities, and the environment in all our projects.

What you bring What you bring

You will have built a career and strong reputation within these particular markets and have a balanced blend of technical and commercial/business development skills. Further, you will be passionate about helping the team around you grow and develop through focused support, coaching and mentoring. Specific things you will need include:

Civil Engineering or Geology Degree – essential

Specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering – essential

Background in Maritime Engineering projects – essential

Majority of project experience in Australia – desirable

Minimum of 12 years experience in Geotechnical Engineering – essential

Proficient in geotechnical engineering software such as PLAXIS, SlopeW, Wallap – essential

Experience with writing proposals, planning and delivering multiple small to medium sized projects – essential

Chartered with Engineers Australia – essential. RPEQ – desirable.

Industry participation through PIANC and Engineers Australia – desirable.

What we offer you

An opportunity to be part of a global and highly regarded company that aims to enhance society together through our people, expertise, partnerships, and innovations

A flexible work-from-home policy and flexibility in determining, for example, your working hours

a laptop and company mobile phone

lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities

Competitive market remuneration and employee benefits

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