241232 Geotechnical Engineer

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This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Assesses construction plans to determine its feasibility based on the understanding of the construction site gathered from geological maps, aerial photographs, project data, collected historical information, and other sources
• Collects and tests soil and rock samples to determine their properties and assist in the assessment of geotechnical parameters used in design
• Assesses the impact of soil and rock mechanical properties on the stability of existing structures
• Performs geotechnical calculations and modelling to evaluate the characteristics of the site under study, and use the results from their analysis to design foundations and other geotechnical structures
• Investigates, identifies, and analyses geological risks and hazards related to the site, such as landslides, liquefaction, or soil erosion
• Develops strategies to minimise risks and recommend appropriate safety measures, such as drainage systems, soil improvement techniques, and slope stabilisation methods, to incorporate in the project design