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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job in Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Listing for: Empresa Confidencial
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 240000 - 360000 SAR Yearly SAR 240000.00 360000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Oil & Gas Division is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Geophysicist Engineer to be based at our office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

The position will support engineering activities related to geotechnical engineering for Oil & Gas, industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects in Saudi Arabia.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong geotechnical background and, importantly,
valid registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).

Purpose of the role and main responsibilities:
  • Plan, coordinate, and review geotechnical investigations for Oil & Gas and industrial projects.
  • Review borehole data, soil investigations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical interpretative reports.
  • Develop and review geotechnical design parameters and recommendations.
  • Perform or review foundation assessments for buildings, pipe racks, equipment, tanks, substations, and industrial facilities.
  • Review shallow and deep foundation solutions, including piles where applicable.
  • Assess soil bearing capacity, settlement, groundwater conditions, and excavation requirements.
  • Provide recommendations for earthworks, soil improvement, back filling, and site preparation.
  • Coordinate geotechnical requirements with Civil, Structural, Pipeline, Mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Review geotechnical deliverables during Concept, FEED, Basic Design, and Detailed Design phases.
  • Participate in technical reviews and meetings with Clients and other stakeholders.
  • Support Project Management in resolving geotechnical and site-related technical issues.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable international and Saudi Arabian standards and project requirements.
Main requirements for the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Geophysicist Engineering, or another SCE-recognized geotechnical engineering discipline.
  • Saudi national or holder of a valid Saudi Iqama.
  • Currently registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
  • SCE classification/discipline compatible with Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of professional engineering experience
    , preferably within Oil & Gas, industrial, energy, or major infrastructure projects.
  • Professional working proficiency in English.
  • Strong networking skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all project levels
  • Availability for short business trips within the GCC
What we offer?
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on major international Oil & Gas and energy projects.
  • Commitment to work-life balance.
  • Multicultural and multidisciplinary working environment.
  • Positive culture that encourages delegation and empowerment.
  • Strong mutual commitment between the company and its professionals.
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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