Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Abunayyan Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Abunayyan Holding’s SBU is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, foundation design, and corrosion assessments for utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate across Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Supply Chain, and global teams.

Responsibilities include analyzing soil conditions, designing pile and shallow foundations, conducting tests, and producing reports per international standards, while guiding junior engineers and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
• Experience in renewable energy, utility-scale infrastructure, or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and interpretation of geotechnical investigation reports and site soil data.
• Analyze soil and rock conditions to determine geotechnical design parameters.
• Design and review shallow and deep foundation systems, including pile foundations, for utility-scale projects.
• Perform foundation analysis using LPile and other engineering software.
• Conduct corrosion assessments and recommend suitable foundation and steel pile protection systems.
• Prepare and review geotechnical and foundation design reports in accordance with international standards.
• Review pile load testing methodologies, witness testing activities, and validate test results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and global technical teams to optimize foundation designs.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve project cost, constructability, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support construction teams by resolving geotechnical issues during project execution.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Geotechnical Investigation

Foundation Design

Pile Foundation Design

Site Assessment

Soil Mechanics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

L.PILE

STAAD.Pro

RISA

Job description

Company: SBU of Abunayyan Holding Company

Industry: Solar Energy | Renewable Energy | Utility-Scale Infrastructure | Engineering

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Engineering team and support the successful delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead geotechnical investigations, foundation design, corrosion assessments, and construction support while working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Supply Chain, and global technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review and interpretation of geotechnical investigation reports and site soil data.
• Analyze soil and rock conditions to determine geotechnical design parameters.
• Design and review shallow and deep foundation systems, including pile foundations, for utility-scale projects.
• Perform foundation analysis using L.PILE and other engineering software.
• Conduct corrosion assessments and recommend suitable foundation and steel pile protection systems.
• Prepare and review geotechnical and foundation design reports in accordance with international standards.
• Review pile load testing methodologies, witness testing activities, and validate test results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and global technical teams to optimize foundation designs.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve project cost, constructability, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support construction teams by resolving geotechnical issues during project execution.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and foundation design.
• Experience in renewable energy, utility-scale infrastructure, or industrial projects.

Technical Skills

• Geotechnical Investigation & Site Assessment
• Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
• Shallow & Deep Foundation Design
• Pile Foundation Design
• Pile Load Testing & Interpretation
• Corrosion Assessment
• L.PILE Software
• SPT, CPT & DCPT Interpretation
• Settlement & Bearing Capacity Analysis
• International Geotechnical Design Standards
• STAAD.Pro, RISA, or other FEM software (Preferred)