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Entry LevelFull-time
Salary Range
$33,150 - $44,850 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This critical role involves overseeing geotechnical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and maintaining quality and safety standards on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- →Conduct geotechnical investigations including soil/rock sampling, borehole logging, test pits, and field/lab testing coordination
- →Analyze soil, rock, groundwater, and geological data to provide engineering recommendations
- →Prepare geotechnical reports, foundation design recommendations, and soil parameter evaluations
- →Perform slope stability analysis, settlement analysis, bearing capacity calculations, and earthwork assessments
- →Review and approve geotechnical-related submittals, method statements, and material test results
- →Provide recommendations for ground improvement techniques such as compaction, grouting, vibro-compaction, soil stabilization, and dewatering systems
- →Assess geological risks including ground settlement, liquefaction, erosion, and soil collapsibility
- →Monitor site activities related to excavation, foundation works, piling, shoring, and other ground engineering activities
- →Coordinate with structural, civil, and infrastructure teams to ensure design requirements align with geotechnical conditions
- →Evaluate and review piling works including bored piles, driven piles, sheet piles, and micropiles
- →Supervise geotechnical testing activities such as SPT, CPT, FDT, Plate Load Test, and permeability tests
- →Review contractors’ geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plans
- →Ensure geotechnical risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated to the design and construction teams
- →Participate in geotechnical design meetings, technical discussions, and problem-solving for complex ground issues
- →Provide technical support during tendering, value engineering, and design review stages
- →Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements
- →Prepare technical memos, site observations, NCRs, and follow up on quality requirements
- →Assist in resolving geotechnical issues encountered during construction and propose effective solutions
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
- ✓Minimum 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with at least 5 years in site supervision
- ✓Strong knowledge of geotechnical investigation methods and testing procedures
- ✓Experience with foundation design and ground improvement techniques
- ✓Familiarity with international standards (BS, ASTM, Eurocode)
- ✓Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- ✓Valid UAE work permit
