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Your role involves :
- Planning, supervising, and interpreting geotechnical site investigations for marine and coastal structures.
- Evaluating geotechnical parameters for foundation design, dredging, reclamation, and offshore construction.
- Designing and analyzing pile foundations, caissons, quay walls, breakwaters, revetments, and offshore structures.
- Assessing settlement, bearing capacity, and slope stability for marine infrastructure.
- Evaluating the impact of cyclic and dynamic loading on marine foundations.
- Conducting geotechnical risk assessments for marine construction activities.
- Providing geotechnical recommendations for dredging, excavation, and reclamation works.
- Ensuring compliance with UAE construction codes, AD Ports Authority, and Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) geotechnical guidelines.
- Preparing detailed geotechnical reports, feasibility studies, and design justifications for approvals.
- Reviewing and approving geotechnical submissions from contractors and consultants.
- Collaborating with structural, marine, and civil engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions.
- Providing technical guidance to junior engineers and site teams.
- Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth project execution.
- Minimum 10+ years in geotechnical engineering, with 5+ years in maritime / coastal projects.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering.
- Proficiency in PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Slope / W, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MATLAB, AutoCAD, GIS.
- Expertise in offshore geotechnics, foundation engineering, and marine geohazards.
- Professional accreditation (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP) is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
What we offer :
Work-life balance, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical cover, generous leave, and professional subscriptions. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions.
At WSP, you can be yourself and grow your career in a global engineering leader dedicated to sustainable and innovative solutions.
Additional info :
Position : Mid-Senior level, Full-time, Consulting and Engineering, Civil Engineering.