Geotechnical & Materials Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. SMEC scores B on the Alion truth index.
About SMEC
For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.
Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical & Materials Engineer to join our consulting team for an upcoming Feasibility Study (FS) for a road/infrastructure project in Solomon Islands.
The specialist will be responsible for assessing ground conditions, geotechnical risks, construction materials, pavement subgrade conditions, slope stability, and potential material sources. The role will provide technical recommendations to support the feasibility assessment and preliminary engineering design
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent professional qualifications in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience relating to geotechnical engineering of bridges and roads under road/bridge projects is required
- Fluent in writing and speaking English is mandatory.
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