Geotechnical Engineer
Use engineering principles to evaluate soil or rock for infrastructure stability.
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What's it like to be a Geotechnical Engineer?
Geotechnical Engineers specialise in using scientific methods and principles of engineering to collect and interpret information about the earth's surface and subsurface. Their main responsibilities include carrying out geological and geotechnical studies to ensure the soil or rock beneath a proposed structure is firm enough to support it. They identify and manage risks posed by ground conditions to developments in construction, oil, mining and other industries. They typically work with a team of Civil Engineers, Architects, and Construction Managers. The role requires a strong understanding of geology, civil engineering principles and the ability to interpret computer-aided design (CAD) data.
Tasks and duties
- Evaluating geological data and constructing design recommendations for civil engineering projects.
- Assessing risk and designing methods to manage hazards in a geotechnical context such as landslides, rock falls, soil liquefaction and earthquakes.
- Coordinating and supervising site investigations to understand the soil, rock, fault distribution and geological conditions.
- Analysing geotechnical findings from soil and rock sample studies and producing technical design reports.
- Developing design plans and specifications for foundations, embankments, roads and retaining walls.
- Overseeing installation, testing and monitoring of geotechnical systems.
- Interacting and liaising with clients, professionals and contractors regarding technical aspects of a project.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Geotechnical Engineer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Geotechnical
Geotechnical Engineering
Slope Stability
CPEng Qualification
Retaining Walls
Engineering Geology
Investigation
Foundation Design
Civil Engineering
Land Development
Rock Mechanics
Report Writing
Control Management
Earthworks
Geomechanics
Settlements
Plaxis
Ground Support
Engineering Design
Mining Operations
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Latest Geotechnical Engineer reviews
Aug 2023
Software and site work
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Science (Civil)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsIf you are someone who enjoys running software this role is for you, also from time to time you will visit sites so thats refreshing.
The challengesYou don't get to write full documents because the senior engineer usually does.
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Oct 2024
Interesting and enjoyable
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationConsulting & Strategy
The good thingsI am passionate about getting to do design, analysis and construction supervision and apply my engineering knowledge and skills. Iam focusing on developing on design aspects in this role.
The challengesCurrently I am at an early intermediate level and I am developing in this field but sometimes there is lot of site work which can be tiring sometimes.
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