Geotechnical Engineer
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks a Geotechnical Engineer for island and coastal projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves planning geotechnical investigations, performing analyses for foundations, reclamation, and coastal protection, and preparing reports.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise geotechnical site investigations for island and coastal environments
- Coordinate marine and nearshore investigations in collaboration with marine operations teams
- Log soil and rock cores, classify materials, and prepare factual ground investigation records
- Specify appropriate laboratory tests for coastal, marine, and reclaimed soils
- Perform geotechnical analyses for island infrastructure such as quay walls, revetments, reclaimed platforms, buildings, roads, utilities, and coastal protection
- Undertake design calculations for foundations shallow, and deep piles, raft foundations, ground improvement, and retaining structures
- Evaluate ground improvement options for reclaimed land and soft marine deposits
- Support the design and performance assessment of land reclamation works, breakwaters, revetments, and shore protection
- Analyze settlement and stability issues associated with reclamation fill, surcharge loading, and consolidation of underlying soils
- Review dredging, backfilling, and compaction methodologies and their geotechnical implications
- Provide geotechnical input during construction, including review of contractor method statements, temporary works, and equipment selection
- Plan and interpret geotechnical monitoring for island structures, reclamation, and slopes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus, or closely related discipline
- 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering for infrastructure or coastal/marine related projects
- Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
- Experience with planning and interpreting ground investigations
- Ability to derive geotechnical parameters from laboratory and field test results and apply them in design
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software package
- Ability to prepare clear, traceable design calculations and design summaries
Full Job Posting
Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Geotechnical Engineer to join our team!
What You'll Be Doing
- Planning and supervising geotechnical site investigations for island and coastal environments
- Coordinating marine and nearshore investigations in collaboration with marine operations teams.
- Logging soil and rock cores, classifying materials, and preparing factual ground investigation records
- Specifying appropriate laboratory tests for coastal, marine, and reclaimed soils
- Performing geotechnical analyses for island infrastructure such as quay walls, revetments, reclaimed platforms, buildings, roads, utilities, and coastal protection.
- Undertaking design calculations for foundations shallow, and deep piles, raft foundations, ground improvement, and retaining structures.
- Evaluating ground improvement options for reclaimed land and soft marine deposits
- Supporting the design and performance assessment of land reclamation works, breakwaters, revetments, and shore protection.
- Analyzing settlement and stability issues associated with reclamation fill, surcharge loading, and consolidation of underlying soils.
- Reviewing dredging, backfilling, and compaction methodologies and their geotechnical implications.
- Providing geotechnical input during construction, including review of contractor method statements, temporary works, and equipment selection.
- Planning and interpreting geotechnical monitoring for island structures, reclamation, and slopes.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus, or closely related discipline.
- 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering for infrastructure or coastal/marine related projects.
- Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
- Experience with planning and interpreting ground investigations
- Ability to derive geotechnical parameters from laboratory and field test results and apply them in design.
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software package
- Ability to prepare clear, traceable design calculations and design summaries.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Experience on island developments, coastal resorts, ports, harbors, offshore platforms, or land reclamation projects.
- Familiarity with geotechnical challenges specific to island environments, such as soft marine clays, coral/calcarenite formations, high groundwater levels, and coastal erosion.
- Knowledge of seawall, breakwater, revetment, and quay wall geotechnical design principles.
- Experience working closely with marine and land surveyors to define investigation locations, levels, and alignments
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