WSP in Africa

Senior Engineer - Geotechnical

WSP in Africa  •  Bengaluru, IN (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Scandinavian soil conditions, Eurocode, Slope Stability, Plaxis

  • Experience in the delivery of geotechnical projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level. Understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications. Effectively manage and deliver project work with robust project financial management.
  • Should have proven previous experience of undertaking and managing geotechnical desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIS); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with Euro codes and British standards.
  • Describing soil and rocks to international standards and an understanding of Geotechnical Interpretative Reports including recommendations for deep and shallow foundations and shoring works.
  • Knowledge of Slope stability and Settlement analysis of Embankment using appropriate software.
  • Deep excavation and supported excavation (retaining wall) knowledge
  • Knowledge of various ground improvement techniques (stabilization).
  • Understanding of geo-environmental assessments including Phase 1, 2 and 3.
  • Knowledge of Finite Element modeling tool and application.
  • Undertake own continuing professional development and that of others, including representing the geotechnical team at technical conferences and seminars.
  • Be able to efficiently plan, prioritize, act, and integrate activities into client and WSP programs, and processes. Communicate and work cross-functionally with all levels of management and technical functions.
  • Work effectively within a global client organization, be flexible, diplomatic, and entrepreneurial.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate results orally and in writing.

Mandatory Skills

  • Working knowledge with project including Roads, Bridges or properties and buildings design and construction.
  • Working knowledge with Euro codes
  • Knowledge of the complexity regarding Scandinavian soil conditions. Experience from design of sheet pile constructions.
  • Knowledge of the Scandinavian ground investigation methods.
  • Experience from FEM-simulations using supporting structures, Experience from design of different types of pile structures, retaining structures, foundation designs, bearing capacity calculations, settlement analysis, stability analysis, preparation of GIR, GDR, review of GIFR, deriving geotechnical design parameters
  • Experience in geotechnical software like Geo Calc, GeoStudio Slope/W, Plaxis 2D and 3D.
  • Knowledge of geotechnical software like AutoCAD, GeoSuite, SLIDE2 – Slope Stability Analysis, Settle3 – Settlement Analysis.

Desired Skills

Master of Technology, Master of Engineering, Master of Science

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Technology

BGV:

  • Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
  • Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.


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WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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