Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)

Company: SBU of Abunayyan Holding Company

Industry: Solar Energy | Renewable Energy | Utility-Scale Infrastructure | Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Engineering team and support the successful delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and infrastructure projects
. The successful candidate will lead geotechnical investigations, foundation design, corrosion assessments, and construction support while working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Supply Chain, and global technical teams.

• Lead the review and interpretation of geotechnical investigation reports and site soil data.
• Analyze soil and rock conditions to determine geotechnical design parameters.
• Design and review shallow and deep foundation systems, including pile foundations, for utility-scale projects.
• Perform foundation analysis using L.PILE and other engineering software.
• Conduct corrosion assessments and recommend suitable foundation and steel pile protection systems.
• Prepare and review geotechnical and foundation design reports in accordance with international standards.
• Review pile load testing methodologies, witness testing activities, and validate test results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and global technical teams to optimize foundation designs.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve project cost, constructability, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support construction teams by resolving geotechnical issues during project execution.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelors / Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and foundation design.
• Experience in renewable energy, utility-scale infrastructure, or industrial projects.

• Geotechnical Investigation & Site Assessment
• Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
• Shallow & Deep Foundation Design
• Pile Foundation Design
• Pile Load Testing & Interpretation
• Corrosion Assessment
• L.PILE Software
• SPT, CPT & DCPT Interpretation
• Settlement & Bearing Capacity Analysis
• International Geotechnical Design Standards
• STAAD.Pro, RISA, or other FEM software (Preferred)
• VBA or Python (Preferred)

• Technical Leadership
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Engineering Design Excellence