Rock Mechanics Engineer-Engineering Geologist

The candidate should have specific experience in the following:

• Conducting site reconnaissance and geological mapping
• Knowledge on engineering geology and design interface
• Knowledge on rock mechanics and rock mass classification systems
• Preparing computer aided geological mapping and geological ground models including profile and cross section preferably through AutoCAD/ ARCGIS and/or software such as Leapfrog
• Knowledge on rock slope stability to perform analysis
• Experience in utilizing RocScience suite (Dips, RocPlane, SWedge, Topple, RSdata, RocSlide, Rocfall 2D and/or 3D)
• Preparing geotechnical design reports
• Experience in performing calculations geological and structural geology assessment engineering geology interpretation preparing sketches and diagrams for reports drawings and presentations
• Knowledge on geotechnical Investigations (including insitu and laboratory tests)
• Knowledge on geohazard assessment
• Knowledge on rock mass design parameters
• Knowledge of international codes and standards

A balance of experience between engineering geology design and site reconnaissance is mandatory. The following would be considered beneficial:

• Experience in Leapfrog software
• Experience in 3D geological ground modelling
• Conducting terrain hazard assessment
• Knowledge on hydrogeology
• Geotechnical design experience including bearing capacity, settlement, and liquefaction analysis
• Knowledge on geophysical tests and interpretations
• Geotechnical design experience on cut & cover/drill and blast tunnel project and/or hydraulic structures
• Knowledge on seismic design

The use of the following software packages or their equivalent is required:

• RocScience Suite:
  • Dips
  • RocPlane
  • SWedge
  • RocTopple
  • RocFall 2D or 3D
  • RSData
  • Slide2 or Slide3 (alternatively Slope W)
• AutoCAD
• Knowledge on ArcGIS

Qualifications Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in one or more of the following subjects; a Master of Science/Engineering or PhD would be beneficial:

• Geological Engineering
• Geology
• Engineering Geology
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Rock Mechanics
• Rock Engineering
• Foundation Engineering
• Working towards CEng, PE or equivalent licensing/registration as a professional engineer
• Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain, and UAE

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