Graduate Geotechnical Engineer bei GHD

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Who are we looking for?    

We’re looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical team! As a graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will work alongside our Senior Engineers to provide support for our geotechnical and construction materials testing projects throughout the Southeast region. In this role. you’ll support senior engineers on fieldwork, drilling oversight, soil classification, and lab testing. You’ll also assist with data analysis, report preparation, proposals, and occasional survey crew support.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to well proposals by analyzing and interpreting geological/geophysical field data.
• Reservoir Characterization and Analysis: Assist with reservoir characterization and simulation by compiling reservoir engineering data and helping to analyze it. This could include data from flow tests and well tests, as well as data on historical production performance.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Knowledge Management: Collect and create content, best practices, and case studies to capture and share knowledge.
• Data Management: Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.
• Research: Support others by carrying out a range of research activities.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Exploration Plan Development: Provide the design of exploration programs, including risk assessment and budgeting.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

What you will bring to the Team:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related field 

Experience

• General Experience: Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months) 0-2 years of experience in geotechnical / materials testing experience a plus 
• Ability and willingness to perform field work and travel as needed; this could include some overnight travel 
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to work both within a team and independently 

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