Gerrit Smit

Geotechnical Specialist

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

About

A chartered civil engineer with a proven track record implementing practical solutions. Proficient in geotechnical and structural engineering, including forensic engineering, research and training. Consistent high achiever who is driven and efficient.

Experience

  • Elexon Mining (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
    • Geotechnical Specialist
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Lead Geotechnical Data Analyst
      May 2025 - Dec 2025 · 8 mos

  • Principal Professional, Structures Management at ARRB - Australian Road Research Board
    Mar 2023 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Research, infrastructure advisory and development/delivery of training. Lead the following research projects: - Construction vibration measurement due to soil compaction to determine safe working distances to structures. - Impact of heavier Zero Emissions Heavy Vehicles on bridges, focusing on bearing and joint performance. - Epoxy repairs of timber piles. - Develop guidance on flood recovery, assessment and risk management on bridges. - Stability of bridge abutments and the influence of pore pressures. Infrastructure advisory for Tonga. Development and delivery of training on: - Level 1 and 2 bridge inspections. - Structures construction technical training.

  • CGW Consulting Engineers (Nelson, New Zealand)
    • Geotechnical Team Leader
      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 · 5 mos

      Geotechnical investigations for commercial and residential structures. Member of the geotechnical Civil Defense team during the 2022 Nelson floods emergency response. Evaluated land risk in the field as first response to ensure community safety.

    • Senior Geotechnical Engineer
      Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 · 4 mos

  • Geotechnical Engineer / Director at Smicon (Pty) Ltd
    Jan 2014 - Mar 2022 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    Forensic engineering an structural failures. Contract management including scope definition, tenders, on-site performance monitoring, site supervision and financial management of geotechnical core drilling contracts.

  • Senior Civil Engineer at Scatec ASA
    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 · 7 mos

    Senior civil engineer on renewable energy projects.