Geotechnical Engineer

- Position Details - - Position Geotechnical Engineer - - Department BNI - - Reporting to BNI Manager / Technical Manager / DR Team Leader - - Key Working Relationship - B&I Manager - Technical Manager - DR Team Leader - Customers (Internal and External) - Minimum Required Qualifications - - Specialty - Design of building and infrastructure foundation - Soil-structure interaction analysis - Load bearing capacity assessment - Geotechnical instrumentation - - Education University Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering / Post-graduate Degree - - Training - Foundation design - Soil mechanics - Laboratory testing - Field investigation - Geological survey - Geotechnical equipment operation - - Technical knowledge - Core knowledge in soil/rock mechanics, geological processes, materials behavior, fluid dynamics, structural engineering principles - Technical understanding of soil characterization - Technical competencies in geotechnical assessment - Technical skills in FE modeling, software applications, ground modeling, statistical analysis, risk prediction, simulation techniques, etc. - Technical knowledge in ground investigation methodologies - Engineering design capabilities i.e. piling design, shoring design - Instrumentation expertise - Familiarity with international building codes, environmental regulations, safety engineering, and risk management - - Experience - Not less than 5 years as Geotechnical Engineer - Carried out independent site investigation, complex soil analysis, foundation design analysis - Client engagement - Independent technical documentation - Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities - - Primary Functions - The engineer shall perform technical evaluation i.e. soil classification, strength and stability, load bearing capacity analysis , etc. - The engineer shall carry out within the frame of third party design verification services engineering recommendations, construction guidance, technical problem solving, design optimization, etc. - Prepare comprehensive technical reports. - Attend meetings and discussion with client and authority. - - Technical Expertise - The engineer will have enough experience in soil mechanics principles, rock engineering, geological process, ground behaviour, materials strength, structural interaction. - Possesses expertise in advance engineering i.e. foundation engineering, underground construction, earthquake engineering, slope stability analysis, geotechnical risk mitigation. - Competent in structural load calculations, ground support system, infrastructure design, geotechnical optimization, etc. - Capable of carrying out technical investigation methods i.e. geophysical survey, GPR, borehole investigation, laboratory soil testing, instrumentation operation. - Proficient in AutoCAD, PLAXIS, GIS, Finite element modeling, statistical analysis tools, 3D ground modeling software - - Business Requirements Long-term activities - Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialised training and knowledge management. - Participate in products development and dissemination in his field(s) of expertise - Contributes to Best Practices dissemination - Participates in Knowledge Management Upstream activities - Assists in commercial actions in order to link client’s needs and Bureau Veritas’ services - Prepare technical aspects of tenders (related to his field of competencies), including but not limited to:- Scope of work - Planning - Cost structure Downstream activities - Participates in execution of the missions, alone or within a project team - Liaises with client, designer and/or project manager - Manages (if required) design review phase of the project, as per scope of work and Bureau Veritas/client quality system - Executes reporting on tasks and cost building-up - Contributes to project reporting - - Self Management - Respects security guidelines of Bureau Veritas and safeguards personal security in the working environment - Actively participates in the sharing of knowledge and information (Knowledge Management) - Bureau Veritas Core and Business Values - Results oriented - Service driven - Personal efficiency - Impact and Influencing - Rigorous - Problem solving - - Customer Focus - Knows in depth the clients in its country, their needs, expectation and their level of satisfaction as well as our increasing potential business in each one of them, developing the contacts and the necessary analysis. - - HSE Requirements - Authorized to stop work if condition, situation, environment, etc. is not safe to perform the activity (immediately inform the reporting person in the department for further guidance). - Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV Dubai HSE Policies and procedures, client’s HSE procedures and practices. - Accountable to take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do or not do. - Accountable for cooperating with others in health and safety, and no

Minimum Required Qualifications - Specialty: Design of building and infrastructure foundation; Soil-structure interaction analysis; Load bearing capacity assessment; Geotechnical instrumentation. Education: University Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering / Post-graduate Degree. Training: Foundation design; Soil mechanics; Laboratory testing; Field investigation; Geological survey; Geotechnical equipment operation. Technical knowledge: Core knowledge in soil/rock mechanics, geological processes, materials behavior, fluid dynamics, structural engineering principles; Technical understanding of soil characterization; Technical competencies in geotechnical assessment; Technical skills in FE modeling, software applications, ground modeling, statistical analysis, risk prediction, simulation techniques, etc.; Technical knowledge in ground investigation methodologies; Engineering design capabilities i.e. piling design, shoring design; Instrumentation expertise; Familiarity with international building codes, environmental regulations, safety engineering, and risk management. Experience: Not less than 5 years as Geotechnical Engineer; Independent site investigation, complex soil analysis, foundation design analysis; Client engagement; Independent technical documentation.

The engineer shall perform technical evaluation i.e. soil classification, strength and stability, load bearing capacity analysis, etc. Carry out within the frame of third party design verification services engineering recommendations, construction guidance, technical problem solving, design optimization, etc. Prepare comprehensive technical reports. Attend meetings and discussion with client and authority. Technical Expertise: experience in soil mechanics principles, rock engineering, geological process, ground behaviour, materials strength, structural interaction; expertise in foundation engineering, underground construction, earthquake engineering, slope stability analysis, geotechnical risk mitigation; competent in structural load calculations, ground support system, infrastructure design, geotechnical optimization, etc.; capable of carrying out technical investigation methods i.e. geophysical survey, GPR, borehole investigation, laboratory soil testing, instrumentation operation. Proficient in AutoCAD, PLAXIS, GIS, Finite element modeling, statistical analysis tools, 3D ground modeling software.