Chief Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:Representing the RC in technical meetings, value engineering analysis, and providing technical support to the engineering and construction departments during the design and construction phasesReview of geotechnical interpretative reports and working with geotechnical consultants to produce high quality co-coordinated submissionsExperience in field supervision to monitor contractor’s activities, logging and reading borehole logs of soils and rocks, coordinating field activities, laboratory testing, in-situ testing, interpretation of reports and verification of recommendations and design submittals is requiredFollow-up on the workload and performance of the geotechnical consultant in the field, lab and officeCoordinating civil or structural engineering design with geotechnical assessment reportsEnsure that the progress of the engineering studies, the schedule of deliverables and the technical requirements of the contract are metAssists fellow Project and Field Engineers with technical problems to facilitate appropriate solutionsDuties require accuracy, judgment, a high degree of initiative, and sound technical understanding of the geotechnical quality disciplinesAssists with training and mentoring of Junior Engineers to facilitate geotechnical knowledge transfer and skills to deliver all project phasesIdentifies opportunities to innovate and improve geotechnical processes, procedures and deliverablesEducation and Experience Requirements:Minimum M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution. Equivalent degree in Engineering Geology or Civil Engineer with post-graduate degree in Geotechnics is acceptableRegistered or chartered engineer (or equivalent) status10 to 13 years of related experience in Large Facility / Infrastructure projects in the following areas: site explorations, surveys and material testing; report writing, settlement/ bearing capacity analysis, piling analysis, ground improvement, foundation engineering and onshore/offshore geotechnical designMust be able to write and review Geotechnical Interpretive reports (Geotechnical Design Reports)Must be able to demonstrate experience of having worked on a wide range of civil engineering and structural projects, with clear understanding of geotechnical design processes and cross-functional input to P&C and EPC ProjectsMust be able to demonstrate excellent technical communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence through discussion and reasoningSupports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfactionAbility to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differencesRequired Knowledge and Skills:Preferably have a minimum of 3 years Bechtel permanent office experience.Experience in the field of geotechnics and/or prior extensive work experience in related fieldsGeotechnical experience, including contract preparation, supervision and management of investigations, preparation of Geotechnical Investigation Reports (factual), geotechnical design, interpretative reporting and calculations (Geotechnical Design Reports) and construction supervisionWorking within multi-disciplinary Consultancy and having completed geotechnical designs in at least three or more of the following project categories: site preparation and earthworks, road, bridges, Industrial buildings, tunnelling, pipelines, port and marine worksHave been in a position where they acted as the Client’s Designated Representative, responsible for reviewing design and technical submissionsUnderstands standard contract requirements and scope as they relate to discipline workSelf-motivated individual with good leadership and interpersonal skills and experience, with the ability to influenceAbility to manage priorities and take on additional evolving responsibilities with demonstrated experience providing direction/supervising a teamAbility to work within an integrated RoyalCommission/Bechtel team at multiple levels from working level to Project Manager levelDemonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders to make critical decisions where required

Keyskills :
contract preparation supervision and management of investigations