Geotechnical Engineer

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We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for evaluating soil and rock conditions to ensure the stability and safety of construction projects. Conduct on-site inspections to assess soil and rock properties.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Conduct regular inspections of rock slopes to monitor for movement, erosion, or other signs of instability.
• Perform detailed slope mapping, ensuring all geological structures are accurately documented and analyzed.
• Assess site-specific geohazards, identify potential risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures (e.g., bolting, netting, drainage).
• Oversee and inspect the application of shotcrete, ensuring proper technique, material use, and adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
• Inspect and identify cavities, assess their impact on structural stability, and recommend methods for remediation and reinforcement.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, non-compliance issues, and corrective actions. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports summarizing inspection findings, project progress, and quality assessments.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, contractors, and other project personnel to ensure all geotechnical requirements are understood and quality standards are upheld.
• Ensure all site activities comply with relevant safety standards, project specifications, and regulations.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum of 15 years of geotechnical inspection experience, with a strong emphasis on rock slopes, geohazards, slope mapping, and mitigation measures.
• Expertise in geotechnical engineering principles, including rock slope stabilization, shotcrete application, cavity remediation, and other mitigation techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers in a relevant category.
• Precision in conducting inspections and analyzing data.
• Strong understanding of rock mechanics, rock mechanics theory, geology, and relevant engineering principles.
• Proven experience in analyzing the stability of rock slopes using industry standards and software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey findings and recommendations.
• Ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work in various environments and adapt to changing project requirements.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

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