Geotechnical Expert
Systra
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leading a team of Geotechnical Engineers and working with Design Consultant staff and the PM/CM engineering staff on complex engineering solutions related to tunnels, deep excavations and diaphragm walls.
- Reviewing geotechnical designs and earth structures for urban excavations and mechanically stabilized earth walls for conformance to the project specifications and requirements
- Reviewing and providing technical recommendations and direction for subsurface investigation at project sites
- Conducting and reviewing field exploration and assessments, sampling, soil classification inspections, analysis and technical support
- Performing and reviewing specialized geotechnical analysis for engineering properties of soil and rock, shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, earth pressure, liquefaction analyses, geo-synthetics and earthquake induced ground deformation
- Evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria
- Performing and reviewing grading drainage and slope stability analysis, liquefaction and lateral spreading
- Analyzing and reviewing bids and making recommendations
- Ensuring the quality control system is actively applied to all geotechnical work
- Technical /Engineering related university degree
- Minimum Ten (10) years' experience in the required field of expertise for similar projects.
- A proven track record in geotechnical investigation management and interpretation and the design of deep and shallow foundations, piles, retaining walls, tunnels, and other related infrastructure
- Knowledge in project management, client liaison and engineering reporting
- A thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering analysis software such as gINT, Plaxis, Slope W, Seep W and Piglet.
- A proven track record in managing a team of geotechnical engineers
- Strong client & staff relationship building skills and an ability to influence and coach others
- Good written and verbal communication skills for clear, concise report writing
- GCC experience with UAE/ Oman experience preferred
- Experience in railway, transit or related projects
- Registered as a professional engineer or having achieved chartered status (or equivalent) within a relevant professional association