• Application Deadline: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Geotechnical Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Overview

• Our client requires the services of a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to handle geotechnical analysis, designs, risk assessments, and reports required to deliver projects on quality, time, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive site investigations to assess soil properties.


• Analyse collected data to determine foundation design and construction requirements.


• Design and recommend appropriate foundation systems for railway structures.


• Assess slope stability to prevent potential landslides or soil instability.


• Design retaining walls and embankments for safe railway construction.


• Propose ground improvement techniques to enhance soil bearing capacity.


• Evaluate seismic risks and design structures to withstand potential failures.


• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with geotechnical design.


• Install and oversee monitoring of geotechnical instruments for real-time data collection.


• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports and provide recommendations to the project team.


• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate geotechnical aspects.


• Address unforeseen geotechnical challenges during railway construction.


• Conduct environmental impact assessments related to geotechnical work.


• Ensure health and safety compliance on the construction site, particularly in relation to geotechnical hazards.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND, B.Eng or BSc qualification with 5 - 7 years work experience.