Geotechnical Project Engineer

Job description

Full Time Permanent Role based in Australia, Brisbane, with the below responsibilities: 

·         Oversee site activities for allocated projects (including procurement, establishment, construction, verification, and handover phases).

·         Lead site activities for allocated projects, and effectively deliver works on time, on budget and within design, commercial, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

·         Develop and maintain the Menard culture, promoting a positive working relationship with our clients throughout the project lifecycle.

·         Produce and maintain a high-level of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting in line with company requirements, and to sufficiently manage the day-to-day activities of your Project.

·         Assist the Project Manager (where allocated) and the Regional Manager

Implement a market strategy and promote the Menard brand through industry networking and events. Work with the Regional Manager to prepare and give technical presentations to potential clients or key role players in the industry.

Desired profile

Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Civil Engineering and/or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent)

·         Technical knowledge: Civil and Geotechnical concepts and engineering

·         Ground improvement techniques, with specific emphasis on Menard preferred techniques that are applicable within the region. These techniques can include Controlled Modulus Columns (CMCs), Jet Grouting, Anchoring, Stone Columns, Vibro Compaction, Soil Mixing, Slurry Walls, Dynamic Compaction, Dynamic Replacement and Consolidation, Wick Drains, Menard Vacuum & Grouting.
·         Minimum 3 to 5 years of engineering experience of which at least 2 in a geotechnical and soil mechanics field as a site engineer capacity or equivalent.

·         Demonstrated experience in managing third party contracts with assistance of a more senior Engineer or project manager from mobilisation, through duration of projects and finalisation of projects.

·         Demonstrated experience in successful interactions and problem solving under the guidance of a more senior Engineer or project manager, with commercial partners, clients and suppliers, regulatory authorities, and government agencies.

·         Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating teams of supervisors and site workers.

·         Previous experience working across different cultures and maintaining key relationships.
·         Basic AutoCAD or similar

·         Basic to intermediate cost control and commercial understanding

·         Intermediate interpretation of civil/survey and structural drawings and technical documents

·         Intermediate understanding of online software (i.e: TiPs, Harmony, PowerForms, Hello)

·         Advanced Microsoft Office (i.e: Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

·         Preferred site/operational experience on previous ground improvement projects

About Menard Oceania

Acteur incontournable de la reconnaissance, l'amélioration et la dépollution des sols
Menard développe des solutions de fondation basées sur les technologies d'amélioration et de renforcement des sols.
Les traitements mis en œuvre permettent l'économie des fondations profondes traditionnellement utilisées pour porter les ouvrages de surface.
Le Groupe intervient sur l'ensemble du cycle de vie d'une infrastructure en proposant également son expertise en reconnaissance et dépollution des sols au travers de ses marques ConeTec et Remea.
https://www.menard-group.com/