Geotechnical Engineer - WA

at  Phillip Riley

At Phillip Riley we are looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in WA
As the Geotechnical Engineer you will be responsible for dealing with the mechanics of soil and rock and its applications to engineering elements.

Main tasks will include:

• You will deal with the analysis, design and construction of man-made structures or systems that are made of or are supported by soil or rock.
• Identify, design and implement practical solutions to engineering problems concerning soil, rock and groundwater.
• Apply scientific and engineering techniques to predict and manage the behaviour of the ground where it interacts with or responds to human activity.
• Plan, direct and conduct survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations.
• Obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
• Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations

Key skills:

• Problem solving
• Communication
• Project management
• Teamwork
• Analytical abilities
• Soil mechanics
• Adaptability
• Analysis
• Data collection
• Research
• Slope stability
• Environmental and geographical factors
• Geotechnical analysis
• Ability to apply technical knowledge
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards
• Geotechnical design

Minimum of 2 years’ experience required
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
Salary $87,500 - $107,500 + Superannuation
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $87,500.00 – $107,500.00 per year
Work Location: In perso

• You will deal with the analysis, design and construction of man-made structures or systems that are made of or are supported by soil or rock.
• Identify, design and implement practical solutions to engineering problems concerning soil, rock and groundwater.
• Apply scientific and engineering techniques to predict and manage the behaviour of the ground where it interacts with or responds to human activity.
• Plan, direct and conduct survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations.
• Obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
• Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundation