Overview
Title - Geotechnical Design Engineer
Location - North Yorkshire
Responsibilities
* A good understanding of geological principles as they relate to engineering practice, including knowledge of standard engineering geological logging and mapping procedures
* Ability to analyse site investigation data to produce valid interpretative models for use in engineering design
* Ability to design and schedule site investigations appropriate to development or design requirements
* A good understanding of geomechanical principles and their application, including some or all of:
o Soil mechanics and foundation design
o Rock mechanics and rock mass behaviour
o Slope stability and slope remediation
o Groundwater behaviour
* Project management
Knowledge, skills and experience required
* Must have experience working in a design environment.
* Experience both on site and in the design office; experience in the rail and/or tunnelling sectors would be advantageous.
* Must have a degree in civil engineering
* Preferably an MSc in either Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
* Chartered status (CGeol or CEng) would be desirable but not essential
* Good reporting and communication skills in both personal and written form
* Ability to manage own time; other engineers and technicians; SI subcontractors
* Be familiar with UK standards or equivalent Eurocodes
* Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designer’s requirements
* Sound understanding of requirements regarding the design risk assessment process
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
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