Geotechnical Engineer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Geotechnical Engineer
Who we are
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro?s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we?re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro?s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we?re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.
The Geotechnical Engineer performs semi-independently all engineering assignments, prepares and implements engineering reporting procedures and plans on large projects and support with constant innovation in the field of marine geotechnical engineering. Initiative is a pre-requisite part in the role of all duties. The nature of the work requires the engineer to easily adapt to various work environments with most of the assignments being in office for research and development, engineering assessments, geotechnical reporting and various desk studies. The engineer may have to travel and work from other Fugro offices around the world for extended period of time.
Job responsibilities:
- Full responsibility that assigned projects are executed in accordance with Fugro procedures.
- Communicates directly with Client and ensures that reporting deliverable meet Client requirements.
- Plan and conduct engineering assignments with support from Geotechnical Consultant or other senior technical supervisor as applicable. The engineer is expected to use independent judgement in the selection of techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Independently performs most assignments based on general instruction from the Geotechnical Consultant or other senior technical supervisor as applicable regarding expected results.
- Able to work with large volume of data to build up engineering ground models.
- Consult with Geoconsulting Manager and Senior Geotechnical Consultant or other senior technical supervisor as applicable, for solving unusual or complex engineering problems. Elaborate way forward by identifying and implementing relevant design standard and/or bespoke design practices.
- Work on bespoke projects requiring unique engineering solutions for our Clients, the field of expertise would generally be articulated around pile foundations, shallow foundations, pipeline soil interaction, anchor piles, scour assessment, earthquake engineering work related to geotechnics, etc.
- Develop expertise in foundation design for offshore wind turbines for both fixed and floating structure.
- Contribute to the effort to transition towards digitisation and digitalisation.
- Get familiar with international offshore engineering standard or guidelines in the field of pile foundations, shallow foundations, pipelines, spudcan penetration analyses, anchors, etc.
- Work on preparation of advanced laboratory testing programme and procedures for test such as; direct simple shear, resonant column, bender element, dynamic triaxial tests, etc.
- Develop site specific geotechnical engineering solution with particular concerns on carbonate soils.
- Actively participate in adherence to and improvement of the company?s Management
- System on Quality and HSE related issues. Actively participate in engineering process improvement.
- Liaise with geotechnical engineers from the geotechnical department, some of the duties will be directly related to site investigation therefore synergy needs to be maintained.
- Liaise with geophysicists, work closely on geophysical and geotechnical data integration.
- Liaise with the GIS specialist to prepare GIS inputs for ground modelling and engineering assessment
- Inform Geoconsulting Manager on specific engineering requirements for project.
- Delegate general processing tasks to technical assistants to maximize own time on complex assignment.
- Inform the Geoconsulting Manager and Geotechnical Consultant or other senior technical supervisor as applicable on potential project opportunities while liaising with Client.You bring (qualifications & experience)
- Bachelor of Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent in education and experience.
- Fresh graduate to maximum 2 years experience in geotechnical engineering;
- Skilled with programming in C++, Java or Python;
- Interest in machine learning would be a plus;
- Basic understanding of foundation concept of offshore wind turbines (desirable but not mandatory);
- Conversant with equipment / software in use;
- English language.
- Ability to observe, think critically and to solve problems using data, analysis, interpretation, and reasoning skills.
- Dedication and ability to work successfully with others in a team.
- Information & Communication: The ability to receive information from and convey information to others timely and successfully, using appropriate language, and communication tools (spoken, written etc.).
- Client focus: The ability to generate client satisfaction (internally or externally), potentially resulting in long term client relationships and additional work.
- Planning & organizing: The ability to set priorities and determine actions, time and resources (tools, software, people, and budget as appropriate.) to achieve pre-defined goals. Monitor and manage timely delivery, leading to reliability and client satisfaction. Resources (documents, tools, diary etc.) are well-organized and up to date.
- The proven capability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change (e.g. priorities, work planning/location, skills/technologies, work processes, relationships), uncertainty and opportunities.What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you?ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world?s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro?s purpose ?together create a safe and liveable world? ? and to each other.Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1542172
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned