Geotechnical Engineer

The role will provide specialist geotechnical expertise for marine and coastal developments such as reclamation works, breakwaters, quay walls, ports, harbors, jetties and related structures in Oman. Responsibilities include field investigations, analytical design, construction support and close coordination with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure safe, cost‑effective delivery of complex maritime infrastructure.

• Plan and execute marine and coastal site investigations (boreholes, CPT, sampling, in‑situ testing).

• Perform geotechnical analyses and design for reclamation, breakwaters, quay walls, ports, jetties and associated structures.

• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, design calculations, and technical specifications.

• Review and comment on design packages submitted by consultants and internal teams.

• Provide on‑site construction support, including monitoring, troubleshooting and design modifications.

• Coordinate with structural, hydraulic, environmental and other discipline engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions.

• Ensure compliance with Omani regulations, international codes and WSP quality standards.

• Maintain and manage geotechnical data, databases and project documentation.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge‑sharing within the team.

• Assist in business development activities, proposal preparation and client presentations.

• BSc/MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine/coastal geotechnical engineering.

• Proven track record on reclamation, breakwater, port and harbor projects.

• Proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., Plaxis, GeoStudio, FLAC).

• Knowledge of Omani and international geotechnical design codes and standards.

• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.

• Fluent English (Arabic language skills are a plus).

• Willingness to travel to project sites in Oman as required.

• Professional Engineer registration (PE, UAE, Oman) preferred.