Senior Geotechnical Engineer

NMDC Dredging & Marine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering team in Abu Dhabi as a Geotechnical Engineer, where you will manage geotechnical aspects of large-scale infrastructure and marine projects. This role emphasizes sustainability and innovation, offering competitive compensation and professional development opportunities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in soil improvement and reclamation works.
• Proven track record with soft soils and ground behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical aspects of large-scale infrastructure and marine projects.
• Develop ground improvement designs for challenging soil conditions.
• Oversee site investigations and geotechnical reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

PhD

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage geotechnical aspects of large-scale infrastructure and marine projects, particularly those involving soft soils.
• Develop ground improvement designs and methodologies tailored to challenging soil conditions.
• Provide technical leadership on dredging, reclamation, and beneficial reuse of soft dredged materials.
• Oversee site investigations, data interpretation, and geotechnical reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, environmental, dredging, reclamation, and marine engineers.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and contractors to ensure high-quality, sustainable outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field (PhD is a plus).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including project delivery in soil improvement and reclamation works.
• Proven track record working with soft soils and ground behavior under challenging conditions.
• Experience with the beneficial reuse of dredged materials is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, design, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team shaping resilient infrastructure.
• Work on iconic projects with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.