About the job
Are you ready to turn your forensic engineering passion into a dynamic career with growth opportunities?
Randstad is partnering with SA Water to find an enthusiastic and skilled Senor Engineer Geotechnical to provide technical expertise and guidance. In this role, you will support the Engineering teams for geotechnical investigation, collaborating with business partners, to adopt suitable innovative technologies. Your forensic abilities will be crucial in resolving issues for optimal outcomes.
As an experienced engineer, you will influence and contribute expertise across the corporation, working with other teams on site to investigate and resolve problems and processes. You will maintain high engineering proficiency, delivering exceptional advice, and technical auditing services for SA Water's capital projects.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and driving engineering excellence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at SA Water.
Your new role:
1. Provide expert technical support in Geotechnical engineering matters across the corporation.
2. Offer technical guidance in Safety in Design (SiD) matters ensuring compliance across all geotechnical activities.
3. Collaborate with the Principal Engineer to enhance the teams’ capabilities and with contractors, vendors and engineering providers to meet requirements.
4. Evaluate and recommend new and emerging technologies for adoption.
5. Work effectively within the solutions team collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to achieve desired engineering outcomes.
6. Determine suitability of new and emerging technology to benefit the corporation.
7. Provide specialist knowledge in complex geotechnical engineering investigations and design with a deep understanding of industry procedures, technical standards and regulatory frameworks.
8. Travel to sites to assess engineering situations frequently.
This role has the ability to influence the engineering team working with the Principal Engineer to achieve the company objectives, as the Senior Engineer of the Team you will need the following to be successful:
9. Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
10. Postgraduate qualifications are desirable but not essential.
11. Sound knowledge of Geotechnical engineering procedures and practices.
12. Experience in the provision of investigation, concept and detailed design of Geotechnical infrastructure.
13. Demonstrated experience in the executing complex and critical engineering investigations.
14. Knowledge to develop project specific geotechnical specifications.
15. Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia (EA) or in the process of obtaining chartership with EA is desirable.
16. A valid “drivers’ licence” required.
Benefits you will get in return:
17. Flexibility to work from home.
18. Work with cutting edge technology on a variety of assets and diverse projects.
19. Mentorship and opportunities to build up the technical knowledge in engineering to shape the future of the organisation.
20. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
21. Wellbeing days, Cultural Leave, Volunteering Day
22. Super SA benefits
23. Option to extend your holidays by Purchasing Leave
You will be an integral part of the team and community, working to achieve company strategies. There is opportunity to grow and have an impact on the future of SA Water Engineering. SA Water offers flexibility within the position whereby you can work in a hybrid capacity, from both home and the office.
How to Apply:
Randstad is exclusively managing candidate applications for this position, for more information or to obtain a copy of the position description please enquire to Jane Barns at To apply please submit a copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your experience relevant to this position via “apply now.”
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experience
10 years
skills
Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical, Water, Wastewater, Civil Engineering
qualifications
24. Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
25. Postgraduate qualifications are desirable
education
Bachelor Degree