Geotechnical Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Provide geotechnical services in accordance with standard international practices in order to meet client expectations and contractual requirements.
Study and understand projects requirements, organise and implement appropriate ground investigation techniques with project management, and prepare engineering reports in consultation with senior geotechnical engineers.
Assist in planning geotechnical field investigations and supervise field personnel either remotely or on site.
Liaise with project managers to ensure engineering requirements are met during field works and confirm field tests are completed in accordance with project requirements.
Prepare laboratory testing schedules.
Assist in the management of data from fieldworks and laboratory testing.
Derive geotechnical engineering soil parameters and undertake engineering analyses.
Prepare factual and interpretative engineering reports under the supervision of senior geotechnical engineers.
Assist commercial team in preparing scopes of work and client proposal documentation.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering.
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a geotechnical engineer.
Experienced with handling and laboratory test data.
Skilled in derivation of geotechnical engineering parameters.
Fluent in English with excellent report writing and communication skills.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

In depth understanding of soil and rock mechanics, shallow and deep foundation design, soil slope stability, foundation testing, etc.
Up to date with logging, laboratory and in-situ-testing standards and geotechnical engineering design methods and capable of knowledge transfer to other department members.
Experience in geotechnical software such as ALLPILE, LPILE, Settle, Slope/W would be advantageous.
Manage project logistics and technical requirements in coordination with senior geotechnical engineers and project managers.
Assess soil design parameters, perform engineering analysis, and prepare reports for review/approval prior client submission.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Expected to attend client meetings with the support of senior geotechnical engineers.
Maintain good relationship with peers and other departments personnel (Operations, Laboratory and Commercial staff).

Role Specific Behavioural Competencies

Problem-solving/judgment: ability to observe, think critically and to solve problems using data, analysis, interpretation, and reasoning skills.
Teamwork: dedication and ability to work successfully with others in a team.
Information & Communication: The ability to receive information from and convey information to others timely and successfully, using appropriate language, and communication tools (spoken, written etc.).
Agility: the proven capability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change (e.g. priorities, work planning/location, skills/technologies, work processes, relationships), uncertainty and opportunities.

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Fugro-Dubai, AE

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Provide geotechnical services in accordance with standard international practices in order to meet client expectations and contractual requirements.

Study and understand projects requirements, organise and implement appropriate ground investigation techniques with project management, and prepare engineering reports in consultation with senior geotechnical engineers.

Assist in planning geotechnical field investigations and supervise field personnel either remotely or on site.

Liaise with project managers to ensure engineering requirements are met during field works and confirm field tests are completed in accordance with project requirements.

Prepare laboratory testing schedules.

Assist in the management of data from fieldworks and laboratory testing.

Derive geotechnical engineering soil parameters and undertake engineering analyses.

Prepare factual and interpretative engineering reports under the supervision of senior geotechnical engineers.

Assist commercial team in preparing scopes of work and client proposal documentation.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering.

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a geotechnical engineer.

Experienced with handling and laboratory test data.

Skilled in derivation of geotechnical engineering parameters.

Fluent in English with excellent report writing and communication skills.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

In depth understanding of soil and rock mechanics, shallow and deep foundation design, soil slope stability, foundation testing, etc.

Up to date with logging, laboratory and in-situ-testing standards and geotechnical engineering design methods and capable of knowledge transfer to other department members.

Experience in geotechnical software such as ALLPILE, LPILE, Settle, Slope/W would be advantageous.

Manage project logistics and technical requirements in coordination with senior geotechnical engineers and project managers.

Assess soil design parameters, perform engineering analysis, and prepare reports for review/approval prior client submission.

Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Expected to attend client meetings with the support of senior geotechnical engineers.

Maintain good relationship with peers and other departments personnel (Operations, Laboratory and Commercial staff).

Role Specific Behavioural Competencies

Problem-solving/judgment: ability to observe, think critically and to solve problems using data, analysis, interpretation, and reasoning skills.

Teamwork: dedication and ability to work successfully with others in a team.

Information & Communication: The ability to receive information from and convey information to others timely and successfully, using appropriate language, and communication tools (spoken, written etc.).

Agility: the proven capability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change (e.g. priorities, work planning/location, skills/technologies, work processes, relationships), uncertainty and opportunities.

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