Geotechnical Engineer - Infrastructure
Posted date [2026-10-04]
(ID: 52977)
Job Description and Requirements
Geotechnical Engineer - InfrastructureJob Snapshot
Role: Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Experience: Minimum 12 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to supervise geotechnical activities on major roads and infrastructure projects. The role covers ground investigations, ground improvement, engineered fill and compaction, foundation-related reviews, geotechnical testing, contractor submissions, nonconformance management, and coordination with RTA and other Dubai authorities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
- Supervise and witness geotechnical site activities including boreholes, trial pits, in-situ testing, ground improvement, engineered fill placement, compaction, and associated verification testing.
- Review contractor method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, material submittals, prequalification packages, and geotechnical design, factual,
and interpretative reports.
- Verify compaction control and fill quality against specified upper and lower density limits.
- Confirm compliance with minimum compaction, over-compaction, and air-void criteria under the applicable RTA General Specification.
- Review ground improvement design and execution involving techniques such as dynamic compaction, vibro methods, and rapid impact compaction.
- Review pre-treatment and post-treatment CPT and other testing, zone load tests, and applicable acceptance criteria.
- Assess geotechnical parameters and foundation-related submissions for MSE retaining walls and cut-and-cover underpass structures.
- Coordinate foundation and geotechnical matters with the structural supervision team.
- Witness and review pile and load testing where applicable and verify compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and drawings.
- Raise and track Non-Conformance Reports, Site Observation Reports, and technical comment and response sheets.
- Verify contractor closeout of geotechnical nonconformances.
- Monitor geotechnical works against the approved project program and report quality, safety, or compliance concerns to the Resident Engineer.
- Coordinate geotechnical and earthworks requirements with RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Attend geotechnical, technical, progress, quality, and safety meetings and prepare minutes when required.
- Support reviews of geotechnical elements within interim payment submissions.
- Maintain accurate site records, inspection registers, and geotechnical documentation for project reporting and handover.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
- Minimum 12 years of geotechnical engineering experience on major roads and infrastructure projects.
- Site supervision experience on the Engineer or consultant side is required.
- Proven project experience within the Emirate of Dubai is essential.
- Previous experience on RTA roads or infrastructure projects is essential.
- Working knowledge of Sections 4 and 5 of the RTA General Specification.
- Sound knowledge of ground investigation, ground improvement, earthworks, engineered fill, MSE walls, and foundation systems associated with roads and underpass structures.
- Strong capability in geotechnical investigation and interpretation of bore-log and laboratory data.
- Ability to derive and assess appropriate geotechnical design parameters.
- Competence in reviewing GFR and GIR documentation, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and Non-Conformance Reports.
- Ability to enforce applicable specifications and approved requirements during site supervision.
- Familiarity with FIDIC-based contract administration and the responsibilities of the Engineer\'s supervision team is desirable.
- Strong technical reporting, correspondence, and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, designers, authorities, and multidisciplinary supervision teams.
- Commitment to quality and health and safety requirements, including an ISO 45001 environment.
Technical Skills
- Ground investigation and geotechnical interpretation
- Ground improvement
- Engineered fill and earthworks
- Compaction control and verification
- MSE retaining walls
- Foundation systems
- Pile and load testing
- CPT and zone load testing
- Bore-log and laboratory data interpretation
- GFR and GIR review
- RTA General Specification
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Aconex
- Unifier
- gINT
- PLAXIS
- Slope-W and GeoStudio
Role Focus
The Geotechnical Engineer provides consultant-side technical supervision of ground engineering activities throughout roads and infrastructure construction. The position combines field verification with detailed technical review to ensure ground conditions, earthworks, improvement measures, foundation systems, testing, and contractor submissions comply with approved project and authority requirements.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation delivers professional services across infrastructure and complex engineering projects. This Dubai-based role supports major roads and infrastructure works through geotechnical supervision, technical review, site compliance monitoring, authority coordination, and disciplined project documentation.
- Verify compaction control and fill quality against specified upper and lower density limits.
- Confirm compliance with minimum compaction, over-compaction, and air-void criteria under the applicable RTA General Specification.
- Review ground improvement design and execution involving techniques such as dynamic compaction, vibro methods, and rapid impact compaction.
- Review pre-treatment and post-treatment CPT and other testing, zone load tests, and applicable acceptance criteria.
- Assess geotechnical parameters and foundation-related submissions for MSE retaining walls and cut-and-cover underpass structures.
- Coordinate foundation and geotechnical matters with the structural supervision team.
- Witness and review pile and load testing where applicable and verify compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and drawings.
- Raise and track Non-Conformance Reports, Site Observation Reports, and technical comment and response sheets.
- Verify contractor closeout of geotechnical nonconformances.
- Monitor geotechnical works against the approved project program and report quality, safety, or compliance concerns to the Resident Engineer.
- Coordinate geotechnical and earthworks requirements with RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Attend geotechnical, technical, progress, quality, and safety meetings and prepare minutes when required.
- Support reviews of geotechnical elements within interim payment submissions.
- Maintain accurate site records, inspection registers, and geotechnical documentation for project reporting and handover.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
- Minimum 12 years of geotechnical engineering experience on major roads and infrastructure projects.
- Site supervision experience on the Engineer or consultant side is required.
- Proven project experience within the Emirate of Dubai is essential.
- Previous experience on RTA roads or infrastructure projects is essential.
- Working knowledge of Sections 4 and 5 of the RTA General Specification.
- Sound knowledge of ground investigation, ground improvement, earthworks, engineered fill, MSE walls, and foundation systems associated with roads and underpass structures.
- Strong capability in geotechnical investigation and interpretation of bore-log and laboratory data.
- Ability to derive and assess appropriate geotechnical design parameters.
- Competence in reviewing GFR and GIR documentation, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and Non-Conformance Reports.
- Ability to enforce applicable specifications and approved requirements during site supervision.
- Familiarity with FIDIC-based contract administration and the responsibilities of the Engineer\'s supervision team is desirable.
- Strong technical reporting, correspondence, and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, designers, authorities, and multidisciplinary supervision teams.
- Commitment to quality and health and safety requirements, including an ISO 45001 environment.
Technical Skills
- Ground investigation and geotechnical interpretation
- Ground improvement
- Engineered fill and earthworks
- Compaction control and verification
- MSE retaining walls
- Foundation systems
- Pile and load testing
- CPT and zone load testing
- Bore-log and laboratory data interpretation
- GFR and GIR review
- RTA General Specification
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Aconex
- Unifier
- gINT
- PLAXIS
- Slope-W and GeoStudio
Role Focus
The Geotechnical Engineer provides consultant-side technical supervision of ground engineering activities throughout roads and infrastructure construction. The position combines field verification with detailed technical review to ensure ground conditions, earthworks, improvement measures, foundation systems, testing, and contractor submissions comply with approved project and authority requirements.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation delivers professional services across infrastructure and complex engineering projects. This Dubai-based role supports major roads and infrastructure works through geotechnical supervision, technical review, site compliance monitoring, authority coordination, and disciplined project documentation.
