Engineer - Geotechnical

Responsibilities

Support the Middle East Ground Engineering team in the delivery of geotechnical consultancy projects to private and public sector clients;

From a project management perspective the candidate will have a delivery role in the provision of guidance and assistance to internal and external clients, regarding geotechnical and geo-environmental related issues.

• 4+ years of experience working in the Geotechnical field;
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate results orally and in writing;
• Bachelor s/ Masters degree in geotechnical or geo-science related field and have at least 3-5 years post graduate experience in the Geotechnical discipline. Post Graduate Degree preferred.
• Membership of the ICE (or similar organisation);
• A willingness to travel to overseas countries within the region;
• Site investigation techniques with experience in supervising field investigation works a distinct advantage.
• Describing soil and rocks to international standards.
• An understanding of Geotechnical Interpretative Reports including recommendations for deep and shallow foundations and shoring works.
• An understanding of foundations within soils and rocks.
• An understanding the analysis of shoring walls including Diaphragm, Secant, Contiguous, King post etc.
• Knowledge of software packages such as WALLAP, Pdisp, Slope W or similar.
• An understanding of various ground improvement techniques.
• Experience of slope stability analyses using appropriate software.
• Understanding of geo-environmental assessments including Phase 1, 2 and 3.
• Construction experience in deep foundations, Bulk Earthworks, shoring and ground improvement etc.
• Any knowledge of Finite Element modelling including using Plaxis for example.
• GIS experience.
• Be able to efficiently plan, prioritise, act, and integrate activities into client and WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff systems, programs, and processes;
• Communicate and work cross-functionally with all levels of management and technical functions;
• Work effectively within a global client organisation, be flexible, diplomatic, and entrepreneurial;

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ( BGV ) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process including documents uploaded is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner .