Senior Geotechnical Engineer
On-siteSa, Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso
Job Summary
Lead a team of Geotechnical Engineers and collaborate with Design Consultants and PM/CM engineering teams to deliver complex geotechnical solutions for tunnels, deep excavations, diaphragm walls, and related infrastructure. Review geotechnical designs, earth structures, urban excavations, and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls to ensure compliance with project specifications. Conduct and oversee field investigations, geotechnical assessments, sampling programs, and technical evaluations while performing advanced analyses related to soil and rock properties, retaining structures, and seismic ground deformation. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams and project stakeholders. Prepare and review technical reports, engineering assessments, and design recommendations to support project planning, risk management, and engineering decision-making processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience on major civil, infrastructure, or construction projects
- Proven experience in geotechnical investigations, interpretation, and the design of shallow foundations, deep foundations, piles, retaining walls, tunnels, and related infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of project management, client coordination, and engineering reporting
- Comprehensive understanding of geotechnical engineering practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software such as gINT, PLAXIS, Slope/W, Seep/W, Piglet, or equivalent tools
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing geotechnical engineering teams
- Strong client relationship management, mentoring, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports
Desired Qualifications
- Previous GCC project experience
- Saudi Arabia experience
- Experience on railway, metro, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional registration
- Experience delivering geotechnical solutions for large-scale underground, transportation, or complex infrastructure projects
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