Geotechnical Engineer

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 Engineer to join our Road and Highway Infrastructure Project team in Papua New Guinea. The successful candidate will provide geotechnical engineering expertise throughout project planning, investigation, design, construction supervision, and risk management phases. The role will support the delivery of safe, sustainable, and resilient transportation infrastructure in challenging terrain and geological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical analyses for road embankments, cut slopes, retaining structures, pavement foundations, bridges, culverts, and associated infrastructure.
• Review geotechnical data and provide technical advice to design and construction teams
• Prepare Geotechnical Investigation Reports, Geotechnical Design Reports, and technical specifications.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved geotechnical designs and specifications.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related with geotechnical engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in highway design projects, including extensive experience as a geotechnical engineer, preferably for projects funded by MDBs
• Male or female
• Good communication in English Language

Preferred Skills

• Geotechnical site investigation planning and interpretation.
• Ground improvement and soil stabilization techniques.
• Geotechnical software skill
• Preparation of geotechnical reports and technical documentation.
• Communication and teamwork

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