GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for investigating and analyzing the physical properties of soil, rock, and other subsurface materials to design foundations, slopes, retaining structures, and other civil engineering projects. This role involves conducting fieldwork, laboratory testing, and using specialized software to assess the stability, risk, and safety of construction projects. The Geotechnical Engineer collaborates closely with civil engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure that designs are safe, efficient, and compliant with relevant regulations. He will get to design and review the design of various types of structures including bridges, tunnels, underpasses, retaining walls, car parks, and public infrastructure-related buildings/structures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and preparing detailed scope of geotechnical investigations and geophysical surveys to conduct site investigations on large scale projects (onshore and marine)
• Prepare required project specifications to conduct site investigations for various structures including large pipelines, tunnels, marine outfalls, shafts, pumping station, lagoons, underpass, roads, bridges and basements.
• Evaluate and classification of subsurface conditions through borehole logs, field testing and lab test results, developing ground models, profiles, and rock mass characterization.
• Perform statistical analysis to establish characteristic parameters for soil & rocks in accordance with Eurocode.
• Prepare and review Geotechnical Factual Report (GFR), Geotechnical Interpretative Report (GIR), Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs), and Geotechnical Design Report (GDR) including producing calculations, technical notes, design drawings and technical specifications
• Perform ground / geotechnical Risk Assessment for karstic features, deep excavations, micro tunnelling, etc.
• Perform and review geotechnical analysis and calculations for bearing capacity, settlement, soil and rock slope stability, excavations support systems in soil and rock, retaining walls etc.
• Detailed geotechnical assessment and analysis and design of large pipelines, tunnels, marine outfalls, shafts, pumping station, sumps, and basements including temporary and permanent works design.
• Be familiar with specifications and design for geosynthetics and earthworks.
• Analysis and design of ground stabilization / improvement works and dewatering systems etc.
• Detailed technical review and auditing and signoff of all aspects of the geotechnical engineering related to tunnel, deep shafts and basement design for projects in variable ground conditions soft and hard and high groundwater conditions.
• Perform construction inspection assignments or site visits of on-going construction work and related activities.
• Review of geotechnical reports/documents prepared by geotechnical contractors and construction contractors, method statements and any other relevant documents.
• Specify / Interpret Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring including layout planning and monitoring of various instrument layouts along with calculation of AAA (Alert, Alarm, Action) values.
• Provide input and technical guidance to Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
• Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil / Geological / Geotechnical Engineering and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is highly preferred.
• Possession of internationally recognized engineering license such as PE, SE, and CEng is highly preferred.
• Hands on Experience in geotechnical investigations and geophysical surveys at site
• Experience in design of underground construction including support of excavation
• Ability to utilize standard Rock Engineering principles, techniques and analyses to complete conventional, moderately complex assignments within the geotechnical discipline.
• Intimate knowledge of the following software: gINT, RSData, Dips, Unwedge, SWedge, RocFall2 and RocFall3, RockWare, RS2 and RS3, GeoStudio, Settle 3, LPILE, GROUP, Plaxis 2D and 3D, AutoCAD
• Intimate knowledge of following design codes: Eurocode, British Standards, Ashghal Interim Advice Notes, CIRIA, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Business-level English language skills sufficient to produce well-written reports with organized structure and minimal need for grammatical corrections, and to hold articulate verbal communications.
• Good verbal communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with the client, management, and project personnel on technical and non-technical subjects.
• Interfaces with Clients on matters relating to work assignments
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally on technical and non-technical subjects
• Candidate must be able to obtain the MME registration once joining the company.
• Native-level English speaking and writing skills
  

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