Resident Geo-Technical Emgineer

Job Title: Resident Geo-Technical Engineer

Location: Project Site

Role: Ensure the geotechnical safety and stability of dam foundations and structures throughout the project lifecycle, from investigation and design to construction and operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess soil and rock conditions for dam foundation and structure stability.
• Analyze soil properties, design stable foundations, and mitigate risks like seepage and liquefaction.
• Monitor the dam's structural integrity over time.
• Provide geotechnical input for design, construction, and maintenance phases.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to solve complex geotechnical challenges.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Geo-technical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 20+ years overall experience, with 15+ years specifically in geotechnical assessment for dam safety and stability (covering investigation, design, construction, and O&M).
• Proven hands-on experience in the design, construction, and management of dam systems.
• Proficiency with design/analysis software (e.g., AutoCAD, Excel).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Advantageous Skills:

• Experience using both deterministic and risk-based probabilistic evaluations for dams and ancillary structures.
• Experience in Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), and developing risk reduction measures.
• Knowledge of emergency action planning and consequence evaluation.