وظيفة مهندس جيوتقني شاغرة لدى DAR AL OMRAN في الرياض

About the Company

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Geotechnical Engineer to join our project team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, ground investigations, foundations, and soil-related engineering works within large-scale construction and development projects.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing geotechnical investigations, assessing ground conditions, supporting foundation and earthworks design, and ensuring that geotechnical requirements are properly addressed throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess geotechnical investigation reports, soil studies, borehole logs, laboratory test results, and related technical documentation.
• Evaluate site soil and ground conditions and identify potential geotechnical risks and constraints.
• Review geotechnical designs and recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks, and other ground-related works.
• Coordinate with geotechnical consultants, structural engineers, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review foundation systems and ensure that geotechnical recommendations are appropriately incorporated into project designs.
• Monitor and review excavation, backfilling, compaction, grading, soil improvement, and other earthworks activities.
• Review technical submissions, method statements, inspection requests, material submittals, and geotechnical-related documentation.
• Review and assess proposals for ground improvement, dewatering, shoring, slope stability, and excavation support where applicable.
• Identify geotechnical design and construction risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Conduct or support site inspections to verify compliance with approved geotechnical requirements and specifications.
• Review field and laboratory testing results, including soil compaction, bearing capacity, concrete-related ground conditions, and other relevant tests.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve geotechnical issues encountered during construction.
• Ensure compliance with approved project specifications, applicable Saudi Building Code (SBC) requirements, and relevant international standards.
• Monitor geotechnical aspects of construction to ensure compliance with approved designs, drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Prepare technical reports, assessments, observations, and recommendations related to geotechnical works.
• Support the project team in evaluating design changes, technical queries, RFIs, and site conditions affecting geotechnical works.
• Monitor project progress and ensure geotechnical activities are aligned with the overall project programme.
• Maintain proper records of geotechnical reports, testing results, inspections, approvals, and technical correspondence.
• Perform any other geotechnical engineering duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience in geotechnical engineering and construction.
• Proven experience in large-scale mixed-use developments, infrastructure, commercial, residential, or major construction projects is highly preferred.
• Experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, foundations, and earthworks.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical investigation techniques.
• Ability to review and interpret geotechnical investigation reports and soil test results.
• Strong understanding of foundations, excavation, shoring, retaining systems, earthworks, and ground improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical testing and quality control requirements.
• Good understanding of applicable Saudi and international codes and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong reporting and technical documentation capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.