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Form of workElecnor has been contracted to build EnergyConnect, a new 700km Transmission Line extending from Wagga Wagga NSW to the South Australian border.
This backbone infrastructure will connect customers with more renewable energy enabling a further 4950MW of generation capacity, save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW.
Construction of EnergyConnect is underway in various locations across the project area.
The Role:
Elecnor Australia is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join the team on-site in rural NSW, working on a 14/7 roster. In the role of Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will contribute to geotechnical analysis for access tracks and roads, tower locations, foundations, and other Transmission Line initiatives.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Conduct geotechnical analysis along the OHTL, assessing soil conditions, rock formations, and groundwater characteristics
- Collaborate with the engineering team to develop robust foundation designs for OHTL towers, ensuring structural stability
- Evaluate and mitigate slope stability risks using advanced techniques to support safe installation in varying terrains
- Implement real-time monitoring during construction to ensure adherence to geotechnical design specifications.
Skills & Experience:
- Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Previous experience with Geotechnical Engineering
- Thorough understanding of Australian OHS legislative requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
- Driver’s License
We’re building a diverse workforce.
Elecnor Australia is committed to being an employer of choice. We know that our people are our best assets and believe diversity and inclusion helps us foster the creativity we look for to drive sustainable outcomes. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects in an exciting and challenging role. Apply today!
Please note: Elecnor Australia reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and agency submissions will not be considered for this position.
