Senior Geotechnical Engineer
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead geotechnical engineering projects, delivering expert analyses and recommendations for bridges, retaining walls, foundations, underground works, ground treatments, and general ground engineering.
Key responsibilities:
Scoping, conducting, and analysing site investigations. Prepare GFR, GIR and Geotechnical design reports. Reviewing and analysing tender documents for construction projects.
Providing engineering analyses for deep and shallow foundations, ensuring that the designs are safe, cost-effective, and meet project requirements.
Assisting with earthworks, material re-use, spoil management, geospatial contamination data analysis, and coordinating with environmental teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Performing cut/fill analysis, batter optimization, kinematic analysis, retaining walls, anchoring, MSE walls, and other relevant tasks for road widening works, ensuring that the designs are safe, efficient, and meet project specification.
Required Skills and Competencies
Bachelor's or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with relevant software, tools, and regulations in geotechnical engineering.
Shallow and deep foundation experience would be highly regarded.
Earthworks design experience will be highly regarded.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.