Geotechnical Design Engineer

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• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

Specific

The candidate should have specific experience in the following:

• Geotechnical Investigations
• Assessment of Geotechnical Parameters
• Preparation of Ground Models for different design situations

The candidate should also have specific experience in 3 or more of the following:

• Shallow Foundation Design
• Deep Foundation Design
• Earthworks (Embankment) Design
• Slope Design
• Excavation Lateral Support Design
• Ground Improvement Design
• Liquefaction Assessment

The following would be considered beneficial:

• Geophysical Survey
• Seismic Design
• Geotechnics of dam design

The knowledge of the following software packages or their equivalent would be an advantage:

• Slope/W or Slide
• Seep/W
• Plaxis 2D or RS2 or Sigma/W
• Repute, Group and LPile
• PDisp or Settle 3D
• CPeT-IT
• CLiq or Liquefy-Pro
• A 3D FEM would be considered an advantage.

Good knowledge of contracts relating to investigation, survey and construction works.

A balance of experience between design and site would be an added benefit.

Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in one or more of the following subjects and a Master of Science / Engineering or PhD would be preferred:

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Engineering Geology
• Geological Engineering
• Foundation Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• Rock Engineering
• Mining Engineering

CEng, PE, or equivalent licensing/registration as a professional engineer is required.

Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.

Experience

• Generally, 2 to 8 years' experience.