About the Role
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a critical role in the evaluation and design of building and infrastructure foundations. Your work will involve soil-structure interaction analysis, load bearing capacity assessments, and geotechnical instrumentation. You'll be a key member of the team, reporting directly to the BNI Manager, Technical Manager, or DR Team Leader while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.
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Responsibilities
- Perform technical evaluations including soil classification, strength, stability, and load bearing capacity analysis.
- Conduct third-party design verification services, providing engineering recommendations, construction guidance, technical problem-solving, and design optimization.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and attend meetings with clients and authorities.
- Engage in commercial actions that link client needs to services provided, including preparing technical aspects of tenders.
- Participate in the execution of missions, manage the design review phase of projects, and ensure quality compliance.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Specialty:
- Design of building and infrastructure foundations.
- Soil-structure interaction analysis.
- Load bearing capacity assessments.
- Geotechnical instrumentation.
- Education:
- University Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a Post-graduate Degree.
- Training:
- Foundation design.
- Soil mechanics.
- Laboratory testing.
- Field investigation.
- Geological survey.
- Geotechnical equipment operation.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Core knowledge in soil/rock mechanics, geological processes, materials behavior, fluid dynamics, structural engineering principles.
- Technical understanding of soil characterization and competencies in geotechnical assessment.
- Skills in FE modeling, software applications, ground modeling, statistical analysis, risk prediction, and simulation techniques.
- Experience in engineering design capabilities (e.g., piling design, shoring design).
- Familiarity with international building codes, environmental regulations, safety engineering, and risk management.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years as a Geotechnical Engineer.
- Proven competence in conducting independent site investigations, complex soil analyses, and foundation design analyses.
- Client engagement experience and ability to produce independent technical documentation.
Technical Expertise
- Experience in soil mechanics principles, rock engineering, geological processes, ground behavior, and materials strength.
- Expertise in advanced engineering areas such as foundation engineering, underground construction, earthquake engineering, and slope stability analysis.
- Competent in structural load calculations, ground support systems, and geotechnical optimization.
- Proficient in technical investigation methods including geophysical surveys, borehole investigations, laboratory soil testing, and instrumentation operation.
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, PLAXIS, GIS, finite element modeling, and statistical analysis tools.
Self Management and Customer Focus
- Uphold security guidelines and personal safety in the working environment.
- Actively contribute to knowledge management and share expertise within the team.
- Deeply understand clients in your region, their needs and expectations, and maintain ongoing analysis for potential business development.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Requirements
- Authorized to stop work if conditions are unsafe and must clearly inform supervisors.
- Comply with all HSE policies and procedures at all times, including legal requirements and best practice guidelines.
- Responsible for health and safety of self and colleagues, participating in creating a safe working environment, and promoting HSE awareness among team members.
- Ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is appropriately assessed, used, and maintained.
Performance Monitoring
- Engage in continual professional development through training, reading technical literature, and attending seminars.
- Key performance indicators include:
- Timeliness and quality of report delivery.
- Timely inspections within allocated timeframes.
- Contribution to additional sales and commercial opportunities.
- Participation in Best Practices and Knowledge Management.
Monitored By
- BNI Manager / Technical Manager / DR Team Leader.
