Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Oil & Gas Division is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Geophysicist Engineer to be based at our office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
The position will support engineering activities related to geotechnical engineering for Oil & Gas, industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects in Saudi Arabia.
We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong geotechnical background and, importantly, valid registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).

Purpose of the role and main responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and review geotechnical investigations for Oil & Gas and industrial projects.
• Review borehole data, soil investigations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical interpretative reports.
• Develop and review geotechnical design parameters and recommendations.
• Perform or review foundation assessments for buildings, pipe racks, equipment, tanks, substations, and industrial facilities.
• Review shallow and deep foundation solutions, including piles where applicable.
• Assess soil bearing capacity, settlement, groundwater conditions, and excavation requirements.
• Provide recommendations for earthworks, soil improvement, backfilling, and site preparation.
• Coordinate geotechnical requirements with Civil, Structural, Pipeline, Mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review geotechnical deliverables during Concept, FEED, Basic Design, and Detailed Design phases.
• Participate in technical reviews and meetings with Clients and other stakeholders.
• Support Project Management in resolving geotechnical and site-related technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international and Saudi Arabian standards and project requirements.
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Main requirements for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical/Geophysicist Engineering, or another SCE-recognized geotechnical engineering discipline.
• Saudi national or holder of a valid Saudi Iqama.
• Currently registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• SCE classification/discipline compatible with Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of professional engineering experience, preferably within Oil & Gas, industrial, energy, or major infrastructure projects.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Strong networking skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all project levels
• Availability for short business trips within the GCC

What we offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on major international Oil & Gas and energy projects.
• Commitment to work-life balance.
• Multicultural and multidisciplinary working environment.
• Positive culture that encourages delegation and empowerment.
• Strong mutual commitment between the company and its professionals.