Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Principal Geotechnical Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to work with technical experts in geotechnical design and analysis
• Flexible work options
• Permanent role based in Sydney

What are we looking for?

Due to consistent growth in our Transportation business, a position has become available within our growing geotechnical team. Your role will include:

• Delivering geotechnical analysis, design and reports;
• Managing the design program and technical risks on projects;
• Collaborating with other design disciplines locally and regionally to ensure the integrity of overall design;
• Undertaking site investigations and inspections to ensure project compliance; 
• Providing the team with technical guidance on geotechnical design and analysis matters as well as conducting technical verifications;
• Working closely with your established network in New South Wales to acquire and develop new business opportunities including public and private clients;
• Providing value-adding inputs and engagement in the development and implementation of strategies; and
• Developing team members to their full potential through training, coaching and mentoring.

Who are we looking for?

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline;
• A minimum of 12 years' of relevant experience in geotechnical industry;
• A minimum of 3 years’ of site investigation experience;
• A minimum of 3 years' of relevant experience in a design consultancy environment;
• High-level proficiency in the use of geotechnical analysis and design software is desirable;
• Experience on RMS or tunneling projects is desirable;
• Excellent client-focus and ability to delivery to client needs;
• Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships, both with clients and team members;
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment; and
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Who are we?

Arcadis is the leading design & consultancy firm for natural and built assets with a passion to improve the quality of life and be recognised as the best. To achieve this, we collaborate with the 27,000 Arcadians in over 350 offices around the globe on world-changing projects. 

With skilled and talented people on-board, we provide major companies and governments around the globe with groundbreaking design, consultancy, engineering, business advisory, architecture and project management expertise.

Why work for us?

You will be part of an industry leading design team that has recently completed major infrastructure projects like Westconnex Stage 1B and Sydney Metro Tunnels and Stations Excavations with many more in the pipeline.

We are an award-winning company that offers all Arcadians flexible work arrangements, attractive salaries, global growth opportunities and both formal and informal career development training. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• 2018 WGEA Equal Opportunity Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
• 2017 Flex Able certified employer

What now?

Visit our careers page for more information or to apply: www.arcadis.com/applynow