UAE - Senior Geotechnical Engineer (M/F)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide independent technical reviews and geotechnical engineering services in accordance with UAE authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review pile foundation designs, shoring system designs, soil improvement designs, and soil structure interaction studies.
• Review geotechnical investigation reports, including foundation recommendations, bearing capacity assessments, liquefaction assessments, cavity assessment, and geotechnical design parameters.
• Review soil improvement reports, calculations, method statements, and quality control test results for various ground improvement techniques.
• Assess soil investigation proposals, including borehole numbers, depths, testing requirements, permits, method statements, and scopes of work.
• Develop and review 2D and 3D geotechnical analyses using PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D, with particular focus on soil structure interaction.
• Attend technical meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities as required.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and support approval processes where required.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. Degrees in Geology alone will not be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, including at least 5 years within the UAE.
• Design experience is mandatory. Field supervision experience alone will not be considered sufficient.
• Previous experience with a foundation specialist contractor or consultant is highly preferred. Experience limited to laboratory testing will not be considered.
• Strong understanding of Dubai and Abu Dhabi design standards, authority requirements, and approval processes.
• Experience with Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Development Authority (DDA), Trakhees, Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), and Tasareeh requirements is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3D, and other relevant geotechnical software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and technical report review skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of our company while developing your commercial skills in a dynamic international environment. You will play a central role in developing our client portfolio and expanding our market presence.

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