Geotechnical Engineer

Fine Tours & Travels Ernakulam

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: QATAR

Note: There is no separate food or accommodation

Technical & Engineering Duties

• Lead geotechnical site investigations, including borehole logging, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Act as the main link between the client, site, and the technical teams, ensuring effective communication and timely issue resolution.
• Validate field data, prepare logs, and support accurate and complete technical reports.
• Perform geotechnical design and analysis (foundations, retaining structures, slopes, ground improvement).
• Provide recommendations for foundation systems and ground improvement techniques.
• Coordinate with HGD for testing samples for the geotechnical Division and the schedule of such testing.
• Oversee rock testing, ensuring proper sample handling, adherence to standards, and equipment calibration.
• Supervise soil and groundwater sampling and support environmental data reporting.
• Coordinate with the external laboratories to ensure timely and organised testing results.
• Sign and approve testing work orders and reports for the laboratory on behalf of the Geotechnical Division
• Assess geotechnical risks and propose mitigation measures.

Project Management

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international standards (e.g., ASTM, BS, Eurocodes).
• Implement QA/QC procedures for field and laboratory work.
• Attend different quality audits (ISO & internal audits)
• Understanding of ISO 17025, QA/QC procedures, and audit requirements

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide technical guidance to site supervisors, junior engineers, geologists, and technicians.
• Review and validate work outputs of team members.
• Support training and development initiatives within the team.

Client & Business Development

• Support proposal preparation and tender submissions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide technical advisory services.

Client & Business Development

• Support proposal preparation and tender submissions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide technical advisory services.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• Masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
• Experience in large infrastructure or construction projects
• GCC/Qatar experience is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of geotechnical investigation methods, testing methods, and data systems, with awareness of international standards.
• Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., gINT, PLAXIS, GeoStudio)
• Familiarity with site investigation techniques and lab testing