Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Marine / Coastal)

Geosyntec Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, via Applied Technology and Management, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to work on a client site in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead geotechnical investigations, plan waterfront and coastal structures, and oversee design through construction.

The successful candidate will act as technical authority on ground improvement, conduct advanced analyses, review reports, manage monitoring programs, and collaborate with marine, structural, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, coastal, structural or geotechnical engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in civil, coastal, structural or geotechnical engineering (preferred).
• Professional engineer licensure (preferred).
• 7+ years of related experience (8+ preferred).
• Strong oral and technical writing skills (required).
• Familiarity with Eurocode and British Standards (preferred).
• Coastal and waterfront project experience (preferred).
• Experience with key software tools (2D/3D).

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale geotechnical and ground improvement projects from design through construction.
• Act as technical authority for geotechnical engineering, including ground improvement techniques.
• Plan, supervise boreholes, CPTs, lab testing, and geophysical surveys.
• Perform advanced geotechnical analyses: settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, seismic design.
• Review GIRs, borehole records, and lab results.
• Lead technical reviews for design submissions and ensure compliance with codes.
• Oversee ground improvement validation and QA/QC procedures.
• Manage instrumentation and monitoring programs (e.g., piezometers, inclinometers).
• Coordinate with marine, coastal, structural, and construction teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground improvement

Marine infrastructure

AutoCAD

Slope/W

STAAD Pro

Finite element modelling

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

SAP2000

ALLPILE

STAAD Pro

MATLAB

SWAN

SBEACH

MIKE21

Plaxis

Job description

Overview

Applied Technology and Management (ATM), a Geosyntec Company, is looking for Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience to work on a client site in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Apply your engineering skills to projects involving geotechnical investigations, planning waterfront and coastal structures, analysis, design, and skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale geotechnical and ground improvement projects, including Design & Build contracts, from design development through construction and commissioning.
• Act as the technical authority for geotechnical engineering matters, with particular expertise in ground improvement techniques such as vibro compaction, stone columns, dynamic compaction, surcharge and wick drains, deep soil mixing, grouting, and rigid inclusions.
• Plan, supervise, interpret, and critically review geotechnical investigations, including borehole drilling, CPTs, laboratory testing programs, and geophysical surveys.
• Undertake and review advanced geotechnical engineering analyses including settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, liquefaction assessment, seismic design, ground deformation, and finite element modelling.
• Review and assess factual reports, geotechnical interpretive reports (GIRs), borehole records, laboratory test results, and Contractor design submissions.
• Lead the technical review and acceptance process for Design & Build Contractor submissions, ensuring compliance with Employer's Requirements, specifications, international codes, and project performance criteria.
• V erify ground improvement designs, methodologies, trial programs, performance criteria, quality control procedures, and validation testing results.
• Provide technical recommendations for foundations, piling systems, earthworks, reclamation works, and ground improvement measures for complex projects.
• Manage instrumentation and monitoring programs, including settlement plates, piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers, and performance monitoring systems.
• Oversee construction activities associated with ground improvement, earthworks , reclamation, and marine infrastructure to ensure compliance with design intent and project specifications.
• Coordinate closely with marine, coastal, structural, infrastructure, and construction teams to resolve complex geotechnical and multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
• Support the delivery of waterfront, port, harbor, marina, quay wall, breakwater, and coastal development projects where significant geotechnical considerations are involved.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, including review of NCRs, technical queries, method statements, temporary works proposals, and design change assessments.
• Manage client, contractor, PMC, and regulatory stakeholder interfaces and represent the organization at technical workshops, progress meetings, and authority meetings.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil, coastal, structural or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil, coastal, structural or geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Professional engineer licensure (preferred)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills . (required)
• Familiarity with international geotechnical design standards including Eurocode and British Standards. (preferred)
• Familiarity and experience on coastal and waterfront projects. (preferred)
• Experience with engineering software such as AUTOCAD, Slope/W, SAP2000, ALLPILE, STAAD Pro, MATLab , SWAN, SBEACH, MIKE21, and Plaxis . (2D/3D) (preferred)