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AECOM is seeking a Candidate Engineer – Geotechnical to be based in South Africa’s Enterprise Capabilities office in Cape Town. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM’s culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.
Job Description
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 .
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 designs, 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.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) degree in civil engineering
MSc Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering (Advantageous)
6 months – 2 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work.
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.
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