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3 months ago

Subject Matter Expert - Geotechnical

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Job Summary

Lead geotechnical and tunneling activities for a major hospitality development in AlUla, anchoring the project’s subsurface strategy. Provide advanced technical leadership on geotechnical design, risk mitigation, and excavation support, guiding multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with Saudi codes and international best practices, and delivering high-level reports and design reviews to senior stakeholders.

Location: Saudi Arabia

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Lead geotechnical and tunneling technical activities across project phases, from early investigations to construction oversight.
•Review, validate, and optimize geotechnical designs, ground models, excavation methodologies, and support systems.
•Provide expert guidance on M.E. (Mechanical & Electrical) and CS (Civil/Structural) interfaces related to underground works.
•Oversee geotechnical risk assessments, including slope stability, settlement, groundwater behavior, and seismic considerations.
•Direct and interpret site investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical instrumentation strategies.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
•Minimum 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a strong focus on tunneling and underground works.
•Proven track record delivering large scale infrastructure or hospitality projects in complex geological environments.
•Demonstrated experience with M.E. and CS interfaces in subsurface and tunnel projects.
•Strong background in geotechnical investigation, numerical modeling, ground improvement, and excavation support systems.

Experience:20+ yearsGeotechnicalCivil engineeringInfrastructureHospitality

Education:Bachelor's in Geotechnical Engineering

Skills:LeadershipTeamworkMentoringCommunicationProblem-solving

Tech Stack:Numerical modelingGeotechnical modeling

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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