Engineering Geologist

2 months ago


العلا, Saudi Arabia WSP Full time

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are currently seeking for an Engineering Geologist for a prestigious hospitality project located in Al Ula.
**Your new role, what's involved?**
- Oversee the design of geotechnical, geophysical, and geo-environmental site investigations, providing recommendations on the most appropriate intrusive techniques and specifying in-situ and laboratory testing requirements.
- Supervise site investigation contractors, utilizing extensive experience in managing site investigations and conducting soil and rock logging.
- Manage terrain evaluation, geohazard identification, and field mapping of rock slopes/outcrops, including performing kinematic analyses for Plane-Wedge-Toppling failure mechanisms in rock slopes.
- Provide expert guidance on the construction and stabilization of rock slopes, tunnels, caverns, and shafts, including methods like rock bolting, shotcreting, and rock anchoring.
- Supervise underground construction projects in challenging ground and groundwater conditions, providing strategies for controlling groundwater, managing ground settlement, and mitigating volume loss.
- Oversee the design and construction of temporary and enabling works for tunnels, caverns, and shafts, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Provide expert guidance on monitoring settlement and vibrations associated with soil and rock excavations, ensuring project safety and structural integrity.

**We'd love to hear from you if you have**:

- Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers in a relevant category.
- Proven experience in construction site supervision with a focus on excavation works.

**What's in it for you?**
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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Job Reference: WSPME04567