Senior Marine Geotechnical Engineer - Reclamation & Ports

WSP in the Middle East; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to provide specialist expertise for marine and coastal developments in Oman, including reclamation, breakwaters, ports and jetties.

You will conduct field investigations, perform analyses and design, prepare detailed reports, and support construction with on-site oversight, mentoring juniors, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, cost-effective delivery of complex maritime infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine/coastal geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (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.

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.

Skills

Geotechnical software

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical report writing

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc/MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

FLAC

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to provide specialist expertise for marine and coastal developments in Oman, including reclamation, breakwaters, ports and jetties.

You will conduct field investigations, perform analyses and design, prepare detailed reports, and support construction with on-site oversight, mentoring juniors, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, cost-effective delivery of complex maritime infrastructure.