Geotechnical Engineer

Renardet SA & Partners; Muscat; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Renardet is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with extensive experience in the Sultanate of Oman to join our dedicated engineering team. The ideal candidate will interpret ground investigations, develop design parameters, and oversee shallow and pile foundations, bearing capacity and settlement assessments.

You will work closely with a team of engineers, produce technical reports, and ensure compliance with Eurocode 7 and international standards.

Qualifications

• Interpretation of ground investigations and development of design parameters.
• Shallow and pile foundations, bearing capacity and settlement.
• Soil and rock slope stability, retaining structures and slope stabilization.
• Proficiency in Rocscience software, including Slide2/3, Dips, SWedge and RocPlane.
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7, BS/EN, ASTM and ISRM standards.
• Strong technical reporting skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Experience with PLAXIS or RS2/RS3 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of ground investigations and development of design parameters.
• Shallow and pile foundations, bearing capacity and settlement.
• Soil and rock slope stability, retaining structures and slope stabilization.
• Proficiency in Rocscience software, including Slide2/3, Dips, SWedge and RocPlane.
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7, BS/EN, ASTM and ISRM standards.

Skills

Ground investigation interpretation

Design parameter development

Foundation design (shallow & piles)

Slope stability analysis

Technical reporting

Independent working

Training experience

Familiarity with Oman standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Rocscience Slide2/3

Rocscience Dips

Rocscience SWedge

RocPlane

PLAXIS

RS2/RS3

Job description

Renardet is seeking for a Geotechnical Engineer that should be highly qualified and experienced in their respective field, having professional work experience in the Sultanate of Oman. The Expert will be responsible for providing design, advice and technical assistance on all issues to the related subject and work closely with a dedicated team of engineers. Further requirements for this position are as follows:

• Interpretation of ground investigations and development of design parameters.
• Shallow and pile foundations, bearing capacity and settlement.
• Soil and rock slope stability, retaining structures and slope stabilization.
• Proficiency in Rocscience software, including Slide2/3, Dips, SWedge and RocPlane.
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7, BS/EN, ASTM and ISRM standards.
• Strong technical reporting skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Experience with PLAXIS or RS2/RS3 is an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from reputed institutions (the qualification attained from outside of Oman should have same equivalency from Ministry of Higher Education of Oman.
• Membership with the Oman Society of Engineers is a must.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the position in geotechnical field.
• Well versed and familiar with Sultanate of Oman and FIDIC Conditions of Contract as well as Oman Standard Specifications of Roads and Bridges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in imparting training shall be advantageous.