Geotechnical Design Engineer-Construction Stage

Role & responsibilities

A. Dewatering System Design

• Perform design and hydraulic analysis of temporary and permanent

  construction dewatering systems

  for deep excavations.
• Determine appropriate WellPoint, deep well, or educator systems based on groundwater conditions and project needs.
• Evaluate drawdown requirements and perform seepage and flow modeling as needed.

B. Deep Foundation System Design

• Design and analyze

  deep foundation systems

  , including:

• Drilled shafts / caissons

• Auger cast piles

• Micropiles

• Tiedowns / anchors

• Develop load capacity estimates and perform axial, lateral, and uplift capacity analyses.
• Provide recommendations for installation methods and load testing programs.

C. Ground Improvement Design

• Design

  ground improvement systems

  such as:

• Grouting techniques (jet, compaction, permeation)

• Soil mixing

• Stone columns

• Vibro-compaction

• Preloading and surcharging

• Evaluate effectiveness of various techniques based on site conditions and performance criteria.
• Develop monitoring and quality control plans for ground improvement works.

D. Geotechnical Interpretation & Parameter Estimation

• Review and interpret

  Geotechnical Investigation Reports (GIRs)

  ,

  bore logs, lab testing data, and in-situ test results (SPT, CPT, Pressure meter, etc.).

• Estimate design soil parameters including strength, stiffness, permeability, and settlement characteristics.
• Prepare geotechnical design models and ground profiles to support analytical and numerical simulations.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers, construction managers, and geologists.
• Prepare detailed design reports, calculation packages, drawings, and specifications.
• Provide technical support during construction and participate in design revisions based on site conditions.
• Ensure

  compliance with project specifications, industry codes (e.g., ACI, AISC, AASHTO)

  and local regulations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in

  geotechnical design for infrastructure, buildings, or heavy civil projects.

• Proficiency in

  geotechnical software tools (e.g., PLAXIS, SLIDE, LPile, DEEP excavation, Allpile, Shoring Suite, Snail or similar).

• Strong analytical skills with experience in both empirical and numerical methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.