Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Marine & Coastal Infra

WSP USA; Muscat; On-site; OMR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to provide specialist geotechnical expertise for marine and coastal developments in Oman, including reclamation and port works. Responsibilities include field investigations, analyses, design, and construction support within multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 10+ years in marine/geotechnical engineering, proficiency with Plaxis/GeoStudio/FLAC, and strong report writing. Travel to project sites in Oman and PE registration are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of marine/coastal geotechnical experience.
• BSc/MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer registration (PE) preferred.
• Experience with reclamation, breakwaters, ports and harbors.
• Fluent English; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute marine and coastal site investigations (boreholes, CPT, sampling, in‑situ testing).
• Perform geotechnical analyses and design for reclamation, breakwaters, quay walls, ports, jetties and associated structures.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, design calculations, and technical specifications.
• Review and comment on design packages submitted by consultants and internal teams.
• Provide on‑site construction support, including monitoring, troubleshooting and design modifications.
• Coordinate with structural, hydraulic, environmental and other discipline engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Omani regulations, international codes and WSP quality standards.
• Maintain and manage geotechnical data, databases and project documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge‑sharing within the team.
• Assist in business development activities, proposal preparation and client presentations.
• BSc/MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine/coastal geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record on reclamation, breakwater, port and harbor projects.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., Plaxis, GeoStudio, FLAC).
• Knowledge of Omani and international geotechnical design codes and standards.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Fluent English (Arabic language skills are a plus).
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Oman as required.
• Professional Engineer registration (PE, UAE, Oman) preferred.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Marine/coastal

Project coordination

Technical report writing

Mentoring

Arabic language skills (plus)

English fluency

Education

BSc/MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

FLAC

Job description

WSP USA seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to provide specialist geotechnical expertise for marine and coastal developments in Oman, including reclamation and port works. Responsibilities include field investigations, analyses, design, and construction support within multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 10+ years in marine/geotechnical engineering, proficiency with Plaxis/GeoStudio/FLAC, and strong report writing. Travel to project sites in Oman and PE registration are preferred.