Geotechnical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise geotechnical and geological field investigations for dams and associated facilities
• Develop investigation scopes covering boreholes trial pits geophysical surveys in-situ testing instrumentation and laboratory testing
• Review borehole logs test results and geotechnical factual and interpretive reports
• Analyze soil rock and groundwater samples and assess their engineering properties
• Develop ground models showing geological units discontinuities groundwater conditions and potential geotechnical hazards
• Review geological maps topographical data aerial imagery and remote-sensing information for site assessment
• Assess the geological and geotechnical conditions of dam foundations abutments reservoirs spillways outlets and access roads
• Evaluate seepage internal erosion piping settlement deformation cracking uplift pressure and foundation stability
• Assess the stability of natural slopes excavations embankments cuttings and reservoir margins
• Analyze geological characteristics associated with rainfall flooding erosion landslides and reservoir-level fluctuations
• Review dam instrumentation data including piezometers settlement markers inclinometers extensometers and seepage-monitoring systems
• Interpret monitoring trends and identify abnormal behavior requiring investigation or corrective action
• Perform or review slope-stability bearing-capacity settlement seepage and deformation analyses
• Review geotechnical design parameters calculations specifications drawings and method statements
• Assess dam safety risks arising from adverse ground conditions geological structures or foundation deficiencies
• Recommend appropriate stabilization drainage grouting anchoring excavation foundation treatment and remediation solutions
• Provide technical surveillance during construction drilling grouting crack treatment and rehabilitation works
• Review grouting plans trial-grouting results injection pressures grout takes and completion records
• Monitor remediation works and verify compliance with approved designs specifications quality requirements and safe working methods
• Review contractors and consultants technical submissions and respond to requests for information
• Participate in dam inspections site investigations technical audits testing and acceptance activities
• Investigate geotechnical defects non-conformances and unexpected ground conditions
• Conduct root-cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive measures
• Maintain organized records of investigation data geological models instrumentation readings and technical decisions
• Coordinate with dam civil structural hydraulic hydrological environmental mechanical and risk specialists
• Prepare clear daily weekly monthly annual and technical reports as required by the assignment
• Present geotechnical findings risks recommendations and required actions to senior stakeholders
• Coordinate with government stakeholders consultants contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Attend meetings inspections and site visits anywhere in Saudi Arabia as required
• Comply with Saudi laws applicable codes Client procedures quality requirements and occupational health and safety obligations

• Bachelor s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or another closely related discipline from a recognized university
• Minimum 16 years of professional experience in geological and geotechnical investigations, studies and engineering assessments
• Substantial experience with dams, reservoirs, water-retaining structures or major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, engineering geology, groundwater and foundation engineering
• Experience assessing dam foundations, abutments, embankments, slopes, seepage and geological hazards
• Practical experience with geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing and instrumentation
• Experience overseeing grouting, foundation treatment, crack remediation and ground-improvement works
• Ability to interpret geological maps, aerial imagery, borehole data, test results and monitoring records
• Experience reviewing geotechnical designs, calculations, specifications, drawings and contractor submissions
• Strong technical-reporting, engineering-judgment and problem-solving capabilities
• Relevant experience must be supported by verifiable employment records, project references, reports or studies when requested