AtkinsRéalis
Hydropower
SeniorEngineerGeotechnicalHydropower&Dams
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“Senior Engineer Geotechnical Hydropower & Dams at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Geotechnical engineering, Hydropower, Dams, Geotechnical investigations. Perform geotechnical investigations. Perform geotechnical studies”
Industry & Context.
Analysis; Design; Stability analysis; Stress analysis; Failure mode analysis; Risk analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Master's in Geotechnical Engineering, 7 to 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, Experience in hydropower industry, Soil mechanic analysis skills, Capability to interface with geologists, Capability to interface with civil structural engineers, Software skills in modelling and analysis, AutoCAD software experience, GIS software experience, Good knowledge of international codes, Good knowledge of standards, Good knowledge of best practices, Ability to handle multiple diverse assignments, Ability to perform as a key member of an inter-disciplinary project team, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent technical writing skills
Nice to Have
Rock mechanic skills
What You'll Do.
Perform geotechnical investigations
Perform geotechnical studies
Prepare geotechnical investigation plans
Prepare field investigations
Prepare laboratory testing
Prepare Geotechnical factual reports
Prepare interpretive reports
Prepare baseline reports
Participate in selection of dam types
Perform analysis of embankment dams
Perform design of embankment dams
Perform stability analysis
Perform stress analysis
Perform material selection
Perform failure mode analysis
Perform instrumentation
Perform construction methods
Perform analysis of slopes
Perform design of slopes
Perform analysis of retaining structures
Perform design of retaining structures
Prepare design basis memoranda
Prepare technical memoranda
Coordinate report preparation
Prepare technical specifications
Participate in analysis of bids
Participate in risk analysis workshops
Work with drafting technicians
Prepare design drawings
Review work of other engineers
Work closely with peers
Work closely with junior engineers
Work closely with other discipline engineers
Ensure delivery to utility standards
Ensure delivery to industry standards
Ensure delivery to good engineering practices
Ensure delivery to policies
Ensure delivery to procedures
Provide presentations to technical teams
Provide presentations to clients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary team; Inter-disciplinary project team; Peers; Junior engineers; Other discipline engineers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Technical writing; Presentations
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Overview We have a full-time career opportunity for a Geotechnical engineer having experience in engineering for hydroelectric projects and dams. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team in delivery of projects ranging from feasibility studies to construction. ## Your role * To perform the role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following independently or under the supervision of senior engineers: * Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential locations for the construction of dams, hydropower plants and appurtenant structures. * Prepare geotechnical investigation plans including field investigations and laboratory testing. * Prepare Geotechnical factual reports, interpretive reports, and baseline reports. * Participate in selection of different dam types - embankment and concrete dams. * Perform analysis and design of embankment dams including stability and stress analysis, material selection, failure mode analysis, instrumentation and construction methods. * Perform analysis and design of slopes and retaining structures. * Prepare design basis memoranda, technical memoranda, and reports, and coordinate report preparation within a multidisciplinary team. * Prepare technical specifications and participate in the analysis of bids. * Participate in risk analysis workshops including dam-safety. * Work with drafting technicians to prepare design drawings. * Review the work of other engineers, including calculations, drawings, and reports. * Work closely with peers, junior engineers and other discipline engineers to ensure delivery that will meet utility standards, industry standards and meet good engineering practices, policies and procedures. * Provide presentations to technical teams and clients. ## About you * A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a masters in Geotechnical Engineering. * 7 to 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering in the hydrop
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