Principal Engineer – Maritime Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Lead maritime geotechnical consultancy, design, and project delivery for Middle East

Key Responsibilities

• geotechnical analysis
• foundation design
• slope stability
• liquefaction assessment
• ground investigation
• technical reporting

Tasks

-Lead in the delivery and management of geotechnical analysis including deep and shallow foundation design, slope stability calculations, liquefaction assessments, embedded retaining and shoring walls and quay walls; pile design, ground movement assessments, evaluation of soil springs for use within structural design models and soil structure interaction using recognised international geotechnical software and preferably finite element software. -Lead provision of maritime geotechnical engineering recommendations related to appropriate foundation systems and ground improvement techniques for maritime structures. -Actively develop expertise and stay abreast of developments in relevant technical field; -Identify improvements (where possible) to enhance WSP ME service to clients; -Undertake scheduling of geotechnical and chemical testing and interpretation of the test results. -Manage and design of geotechnical site investigations including recommendations for best intrusive techniques to be employed and specification of in-situ and laboratory testing. -Undertake slope stability assessments and settlement analysis. -Ensure WSP Quality Management System (QMS) and Project Lifecycle compliance on all projects; -Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies; -From a project management perspective, the candidate will have a management and delivery role in the provision of guidance and assistance to internal and external clients, regarding Maritime geotechnical related issues. -Conduct and lead the interpretation of geotechnical ground models and design parameters for their use in the maritime geotechnical design. -Lead production of geotechnical factual and interpretative reports – including the interpretation of geotechnical data for maritime projects. -Review and approve the design and assessment of foundations, substructure, and retaining/shoring walls. -Manage and produce technical specifications for Enabling, Shoring, Excavation, Ground improvement and Piling works. -Supervision of ground investigation site activities. -Perform axial and lateral pile capacity assessments and bearing capacity calculations. -Perform liquefaction assessment and design. -Support the Middle East Ground Engineering Team in the delivery of Maritime Geotechnical consultancy projects to private and public sector clients; -Review of factual and interpretative geotechnical reports produced by others. -Review of tender returns and tender evaluations for enabling, shoring and piling works. -Lead in the procurement of site investigation contractors. -Manage and produce technical reports and Maritime geotechnical design calculations to support the client and project team throughout the different project stages. -Provide support to the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for standalone Marine Ground Engineering opportunities and contributing to multi-disciplinary bids;

Requirements

• ice membership
• geotech degree
• 10+ years
• maritime design
• eurocodes
• site investigation

What You Bring

-Willingness to engage in continuous career learning. -Membership of the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) (or similar organisation); -Excellent English report writing skills. -Well motivated and proactive approach to working in the Ground Engineering team. -Knowledge of construction techniques and buildability of maritime structures. -Cross functioning among other disciplines as and when required; -Ability to work independently with minimal oversight. -Site investigation techniques with experience in supervising field investigation works a distinct advantage. -Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical or geo-science related field and have at least 10+ years post graduate experience in the Maritime Geotechnical discipline. Post Graduate Degree preferred. -The successful candidate should have strong maritime geotechnical engineering design and ground characterization skills. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to demonstrate his/her knowledge and experience during the interview process. The selection process will prioritize candidates with proven design experience over site supervision or in-situ testing witnessing experience. -Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate results orally and in writing; -Ability to work on projects with minimal supervision. -Ability to meet deadlines under pressure; -A willingness to travel to overseas countries within the region, mainly UAE and KSA. -Ability to work in a very dynamic and demanding work environment. -Excellent oral communication skills in English. -Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere; -10+ years of experience working in the Maritime Geotechnical field; -Excellent presentation skills. -Good knowledge of all the relevant Eurocodes and British standards applicable to maritime structures. -Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. -Ability to manage delivery and commercial aspects of multiple projects within the team.

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