Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure, energy, and building projects across the GCC region. This role requires a balance of geotechnical design expertise and field experience, with a focus on investigation, analysis, and delivering innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, familiarity with industry-standard software, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

General Responsibilities

• Perform specific and limited portions of broader engineering assignments under moderate supervision.
• Gather, correlate, and analyze geotechnical data using established procedures.
• Conduct detailed calculations and routine tests, identifying discrepancies and proposing solutions.
• Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and ensure deliverables meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Core Technical Tasks

• Plan and manage Geotechnical Investigations
  , including in-situ and laboratory testing.
• Assess geotechnical parameters and prepare Ground Models for various design scenarios.
• Undertake at least three of the following design specialties:
• Shallow foundation design
• Deep foundation design
• Earthworks/embankment design
• Slope stability analysis & design
• Excavation lateral support design
• Ground improvement design
• Liquefaction assessment

Advanced Expertise (Preferred)

• Geophysical survey interpretation, seismic design, dam geotechnics, or further depth in any of the design specialties listed above.

Software Proficiency

• Utilize geotechnical analysis tools such as Slope/W, Slide, Seep/W, Plaxis 2D, RS2, Sigma/W, Repute, Group, LPile, PDisp, Settle 3D, CPeT-IT, CLiq/Liquefy-Pro
  .
• Experience with 3D FEM software is considered an advantage.

Commercial & Contractual Awareness

• Draft scopes, BoQs, and technical specifications for investigation, survey, and construction works.
• Support contract administration, risk identification, and cost-control activities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, clients, and approving authorities.
• Present technical findings and recommendations in clear, concise reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Soil/Rock Mechanics, Rock Engineering, or Mining Engineering from an accredited university.
• 2 – 8 years’ experience in geotechnical design and field activities.
• Proven competence in at least three core technical areas (see section above).
• Working knowledge of key geotechnical software packages.
• Strong technical writing skills for preparing reports, proposals, and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with 3D FEM analyses and advanced numerical modelling.
• Additional expertise in seismic design, dam geotechnics, or geophysical interpretation.
• CEng, PE, or equivalent professional registration (or actively pursuing).

Additional Information

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