Job Description

Position

Geotechnical Engineer

Specialty

  • Design of building and infrastructure foundation
  • Soil-structure interaction analysis
  • Load bearing capacity assessment
  • Geotechnical instrumentation

Education

University Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering / Post-graduate Degree

Training

  • Foundation design
  • Soil mechanics
  • Laboratory testing
  • Field investigation
  • Geological survey
  • Geotechnical equipment operation

Technical knowledge

  • Core knowledge in soil/rock mechanics, geological processes, materials behavior, fluid dynamics, structural engineering principles
  • Technical understanding of soil characterization
  • Technical competencies in geotechnical assessment
  • Technical skills in FE modeling, software applications, ground modeling, statistical analysis, risk prediction, simulation techniques, etc.
  • Technical knowledge in ground investigation methodologies
  • Engineering design capabilities i.e. piling design, shoring design
  • Instrumentation expertise
  • Familiarity with international building codes, environmental regulations, safety engineering, and risk management

Experience

  • Not less than 5 years as Geotechnical Engineer
  • Carried out independent site investigation, complex soil analysis, foundation design analysis
  • Client engagement
  • Independent technical documentation

Primary Functions

  • The engineer shall perform technical evaluation i.e. soil classification, strength and stability, load bearing capacity analysis , etc.
  • The engineer shall carry out within the frame of third-party design verification services engineering recommendations, construction guidance, technical problem solving, design optimization, etc.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports.
  • Attend meetings and discussions with clients and authorities.

Technical Expertise

  • The engineer will have enough experience in soil mechanics principles, rock engineering, geological process, ground behaviour, materials strength, structural interaction.
  • Possesses expertise in advance engineering i.e. foundation engineering, underground construction, earthquake engineering, slope stability analysis, geotechnical risk mitigation.
  • Competent in structural load calculations, ground support system, infrastructure design, geotechnical optimization, etc.
  • Capable of carrying out technical investigation methods i.e. geophysical survey, GPR, borehole investigation, laboratory soil testing, instrumentation operation.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, PLAXIS, GIS, Finite element modeling, statistical analysis tools, 3D ground modeling software

Business Requirements

Long-term activities

  • Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialised training and knowledge management.
  • Participate in products development and dissemination in his field(s) of expertise
  • Contributes to Best Practices dissemination
  • Participation in Knowledge Management

Upstream activities

  • Assists in commercial actions in order to link client’s needs and Bureau Veritas’ services
  • Prepare technical aspects of tenders (related to his field of competencies), including but not limited to:
  • Scope of work
    • Planning
    • Cost structure
Downstream activities

  • Participates in execution of the missions, alone or within a project team
  • Liaises with client, designer and/or project manager
  • Manages (if required) design review phase of the project, as per scope of work and Bureau Veritas/client quality system
  • Executes reporting on tasks and cost building-up
  • Contributes to project reporting


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: http://www.bureauveritas.com Job Function: Engineering
Company Industry/
Sector:
Environmental Services

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