Geotechnical Engineer

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About the role:

• We have a full-time career opportunity for a Geotechnical engineer having experience in engineering for hydroelectric projects, underground works and dams. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team in delivery of projects ranging from feasibility studies to construction.
• The engineer will perform works in accordance with applicable Codes and Standards, including all of AtkinsRéalis policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

What will be your contribution to the team?

• Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential locations for the construction of dams, hydropower plants and appurtenant structures.
• Prepare geotechnical investigation plans including field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Prepare Geotechnical factual reports, interpretive reports, and baseline reports.
• Perform analysis and design of underground water tunnels, caverns and geotechnical analysis of dams and retaining structures.
• Prepare design basis memoranda, technical memoranda, and reports, and coordinate report preparation within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work with drafting technicians to prepare design drawings.
• Prepare technical specifications and participate in the analysis of bids.
• Participate in risk analysis workshops including dam-safety related risks.
• Review the work of other engineers, including calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Work closely with peers, junior engineers and other discipline engineers to ensure delivery that will meet utility standards, industry standards and meet good engineering practices, policies and procedures.
• Provide presentations to clients and internal audiences including technical teams and management committees.

What are we looking for?

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a masters in Geotechnical Engineering/ Rock Mechanics.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering in the hydropower industry.
• Strong rock mechanic analysis skills and capability to interface with geologists and civil/ structural engineers.
• Strong software skills and proficiency in modelling and review with 2D and 3D software such as RocScience suite, UDEC, 3DEC and FLAC2D and FLAC3D software.
• Knowledge of Geostudio suite.
• Good knowledge of international codes, standards and best practices.
• AutoCAD and drafting software experience.
• Ability to handle multiple diverse assignments successfully in a consulting firm environment.
• Ability to perform as a key member of an inter-disciplinary project team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

What We Can Offer You:

• Varied, interesting and meaningful work.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.
• Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.
• An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We at AtkinsRéalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting Your Needs:

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Additional Information:

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