Geotechnical Expert

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

MISSIONS:

• Leading a team of Geotechnical Engineers and working with Design Consultant staff and the PM/CM engineering staff on complex engineering solutions related to tunnels, deep excavations and diaphragm walls.
• Reviewing geotechnical designs and earth structures for urban excavations and mechanically stabilized earth walls for conformance to the project specifications and requirements
• Reviewing and providing technical recommendations and direction for subsurface investigation at project sites
• Conducting and reviewing field exploration and assessments, sampling, soil classification inspections, analysis and technical support
• Performing and reviewing specialized geotechnical analysis for engineering properties of soil and rock, shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, earth pressure, liquefaction analyses, geo-synthetics and earthquake induced ground deformation
• Evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria
• Performing and reviewing grading drainage and slope stability analysis, liquefaction and lateral spreading
• Analyzing and reviewing bids and making recommendations
• Ensuring the quality control system is actively applied to all geotechnical work

PROFILE:

• Technical /Engineering related university degree
• Minimum Ten (10) years’ experience in the required field of expertise for similar projects.
• A proven track record in geotechnical investigation management and interpretation and the design of deep and shallow foundations, piles, retaining walls, tunnels, and other related infrastructure
• Knowledge in project management, client liaison and engineering reporting
• A thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering analysis software such as gINT, Plaxis, Slope W, Seep W and Piglet.
• A proven track record in managing a team of geotechnical engineers
• Strong client & staff relationship building skills and an ability to influence and coach others
• Good written and verbal communication skills for clear, concise report writing
• GCC experience with UAE/ Oman  experience preferred
• Experience in railway, transit or related projects
• Registered as a professional engineer or having achieved chartered status (or equivalent) within a relevant professional association

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.