Senior Geotechnical Engineer

WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Mine Waste team on a full‑time basis based in Midrand. The role involves providing Geotechnical Engineering services in the mining, infrastructure, property, and buildings sectors.

• Project management of geological and geotechnical projects, including multidisciplinary projects, tailings facility site investigations, buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Interpret geological and geotechnical data, perform analysis, and draw conclusions/recommendations.
• Prepare proposals, tenders, reports, and other technical deliverables.
• Manage, perform analysis and conduct field observations and carry out geological and geotechnical reporting for projects.
• Use judgment in making adaptations and modifications where required and in association with other Senior Engineers.
• Characterise ground conditions and materials.
• Prepare proposals including determining methodology and compilation of cost estimations.
• Supervise work of technicians on site and junior professional staff where required.
• Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and conduct all work in a safe manner.
• Complete inductions and prerequisites as required.
• Conduct all work to satisfy all company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Carry out client and business development activities.
• Prepare presentation materials and present to clients.
• Participate in training activities, mentoring, and transferring knowledge to intermediate/junior geotechnical engineers/engineering geologists.

• A Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Post‑graduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering field preferable.
• At least 8 years’ post‑graduate experience.
• Professional registration with ECSA.
• Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations – factual and interpretive.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written, diagrammatic, and oral communication skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills.
• Proven record of independent work and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Proven track record of working on large, intermediate, and small‑size jobs in a cross‑section of sectors.
• Solid technical knowledge and application in soil/rock mechanics.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.