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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n Within the Transportation business, AECOM is looking to hire a highly skilled and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a solid background to join the team located in Pretoria.\nIf you are passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to work on high-profile international and local projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.\nYou will be an integral part of our Ground Engineering team, working on a variety of exciting projects and collaborating with experts from around the world.\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nDeliver geotechnical investigation, interpretation and design services across a range of infrastructure projects.\nUndertake geotechnical analyses and designs for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks, slope stability and settlement assessments.\nInterpret ground investigation data and develop geotechnical parameters and recommendations for design.\nPrepare and review geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications and drawings for feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages.\nCoordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical and cost-effective design solutions.\nLiaise with clients, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.\nProvide technical guidance and day-to-day mentoring to graduate and junior engineers.\nAssist with proposal preparation, tender submissions, fee estimates and technical inputs for new opportunities.\nSupport project planning, programme management and reporting on project progress.\nUndertake site visits and provide construction-phase geotechnical support as required.\nCollaborate with local and international Ground Engineering teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.\nHere’s what we’re looking for:\nProven experience delivering geotechnical investigation and design projects, including responsibility for technical outputs and project delivery.\nAbility to work independently on technical assignments and lead small to medium-sized geotechnical project task.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, project teams and stakeholders.\nExperience preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, interpretative reports, specifications, calculations and design documentation.\nGood understanding of current geotechnical design codes, standards and industry best practice. Experience with Eurocodes would be advantageous.\nExperience in the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, excavations and slopes.\nExperience using geotechnical software such as Rocscience Suite (Slide, RS2, Rocfall), PLAXIS, GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, or equivalent.\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D would be advantageous.\nStrong understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering geology principles.\nAbility to identify, assess and manage geotechnical risks and develop practical engineering solutions.\nWillingness to undertake site visits and travel as required.\nPreferred Qualifications\n10 or more years of progressively responsible geotechnical engineering experience.\nExperience delivering transportation, water, building, industrial or energy infrastructure projects.\nExperience coordinating multidisciplinary project interfaces.\nDemonstrated ability to mentor junior technical staff.\nExperience managing project budgets, programmes, resources and client deliverables.\nPostgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering would be advantageous.\n Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering.\nMinimum of 8 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical investigation, interpretation and design.\nRegistered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.\nDemonstrated experience in geotechnical design for civil infrastructure projects.\n At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity\nAt AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.\nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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