Geotechnical Engineer - Rail Infrastructure
Posted date [2026-08-30]
(ID: 50407)
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Job Description and Requirements
Geotechnical Engineer - Rail InfrastructureJob Snapshot
Role: Geotechnical Engineer - Rail Infrastructure
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Geotechnical Engineer - Rail Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity with AECOM for an experienced professional supporting infrastructure and construction projects through subsurface investigation, soil analysis, foundation assessment, slope stability evaluation, and ground improvement recommendations. The role requires strong geotechnical judgment, close coordination with civil and structural teams, and the ability to translate ground conditions into safe, practical, and efficient engineering solutions.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Salary: 15000-22000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Geotechnical
Engineer will provide the ground engineering input needed to support reliable infrastructure design and construction. By assessing subsurface conditions and identifying geotechnical risks early, the role helps project teams make informed decisions on foundations, earthworks, slopes, ground treatment, and other elements influenced by soil and geological behavior.
This position is particularly relevant to transportation and rail-related development, where ground conditions can materially affect alignment, structural performance, construction methodology, cost, and long-term asset stability. The engineer will work across investigation, analysis, design review, and construction support activities while maintaining compliance with applicable technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and support geotechnical site investigations for infrastructure and construction projects.
* Review available geological, geotechnical, and site information before field activities begin.
* Participate in site assessments, borehole investigations, soil sampling, and related subsurface exploration.
* Interpret soil profiles, laboratory results, field testing data, and groundwater information.
* Evaluate ground conditions and identify engineering constraints that could influence project design.
* Analyze geotechnical data and prepare clear technical recommendations for project teams.
* Develop input for shallow and deep foundation design based on site conditions and structural requirements.
* Support settlement assessment, bearing capacity evaluation, and foundation performance reviews.
* Undertake or assist with slope stability analysis for cuttings, embankments, and other earth structures.
* Assess requirements for ground improvement and recommend technically appropriate treatment methods.
* Review earthworks concepts and advise on excavation, fill, compaction, and soil suitability where required.
* Identify geotechnical hazards and develop practical mitigation measures.
* Coordinate geotechnical recommendations with civil, structural, transportation, and project management teams.
* Ensure geotechnical assumptions are reflected accurately in design drawings and specifications.
* Review consultant, contractor, and investigation reports for technical accuracy and completeness.
* Check geotechnical drawings, calculations, and specifications against project requirements.
* Provide technical clarification on soil and ground engineering matters during design development.
* Monitor relevant construction activities to confirm that geotechnical requirements are being implemented correctly.
* Support resolution of unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation or construction.
* Review field observations and recommend adjustments where actual subsurface conditions differ from design assumptions.
* Assist with geotechnical risk registers and maintain awareness of issues that may affect safety, programme, or cost.
* Apply relevant codes, standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
* Prepare geotechnical reports, technical notes, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
* Communicate technical findings in a concise form suitable for multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
* Maintain accurate project records for investigation data, calculations, reviews, and site observations.
* Use geotechnical analysis and reporting software where appropriate to improve consistency and technical accuracy.
* Contribute to rail or transportation project delivery by addressing ground-related issues affecting structures, embankments, cuttings, and associated infrastructure.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline and have at least five years of relevant professional experience.
A strong foundation in soil mechanics, geotechnical investigation, foundation design, slope stability, and ground behavior is required. Applicants should be comfortable interpreting investigation data and using it to develop defensible engineering recommendations.
Experience with geotechnical analysis software and technical reporting tools will be advantageous. Previous exposure to rail projects is preferred because the role supports transportation infrastructure where earthworks, structural foundations, and ground performance are critical to project reliability.
The position suits an analytical engineer who can investigate technical problems methodically, communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams, and remain effective when site conditions differ from initial assumptions.
Skills Set
* Geotechnical engineering
* Soil mechanics
* Site investigation
* Ground investigation
* Borehole data interpretation
* Soil sampling
* Laboratory test interpretation
* Groundwater assessment
* Foundation design
* Bearing capacity analysis
* Settlement analysis
* Slope stability analysis
* Ground improvement
* Earthworks engineering
* Excavation assessment
* Embankment engineering
* Geotechnical risk assessment
* Subsurface analysis
* Geotechnical reporting
* Technical specifications
* Construction monitoring
* Site technical support
* Civil engineering coordination
* Structural engineering coordination
* Rail infrastructure
* Transportation projects
* Ground condition assessment
* Design review
* Technical documentation
* Codes and standards compliance
* Geotechnical software
Why Join Us
Geotechnical engineering plays a critical role in the safe and economical delivery of major transportation and infrastructure projects, particularly where variable ground conditions can influence foundations, earthworks, structures, and construction methodology. This role provides the opportunity to work directly on technically demanding projects while developing deeper experience in ground investigation, design support, risk mitigation, and construction-stage problem solving.
AECOM offers access to multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, transportation, and project delivery disciplines. For engineers seeking broader exposure to rail and infrastructure work, the position provides a strong environment for building technical depth while contributing to complex projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider region.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, engineering, design, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its teams support major transportation, buildings, water, environment, energy, and urban development projects for public and private sector clients, combining specialist technical expertise with integrated project delivery.
This position is particularly relevant to transportation and rail-related development, where ground conditions can materially affect alignment, structural performance, construction methodology, cost, and long-term asset stability. The engineer will work across investigation, analysis, design review, and construction support activities while maintaining compliance with applicable technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and support geotechnical site investigations for infrastructure and construction projects.
* Review available geological, geotechnical, and site information before field activities begin.
* Participate in site assessments, borehole investigations, soil sampling, and related subsurface exploration.
* Interpret soil profiles, laboratory results, field testing data, and groundwater information.
* Evaluate ground conditions and identify engineering constraints that could influence project design.
* Analyze geotechnical data and prepare clear technical recommendations for project teams.
* Develop input for shallow and deep foundation design based on site conditions and structural requirements.
* Support settlement assessment, bearing capacity evaluation, and foundation performance reviews.
* Undertake or assist with slope stability analysis for cuttings, embankments, and other earth structures.
* Assess requirements for ground improvement and recommend technically appropriate treatment methods.
* Review earthworks concepts and advise on excavation, fill, compaction, and soil suitability where required.
* Identify geotechnical hazards and develop practical mitigation measures.
* Coordinate geotechnical recommendations with civil, structural, transportation, and project management teams.
* Ensure geotechnical assumptions are reflected accurately in design drawings and specifications.
* Review consultant, contractor, and investigation reports for technical accuracy and completeness.
* Check geotechnical drawings, calculations, and specifications against project requirements.
* Provide technical clarification on soil and ground engineering matters during design development.
* Monitor relevant construction activities to confirm that geotechnical requirements are being implemented correctly.
* Support resolution of unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation or construction.
* Review field observations and recommend adjustments where actual subsurface conditions differ from design assumptions.
* Assist with geotechnical risk registers and maintain awareness of issues that may affect safety, programme, or cost.
* Apply relevant codes, standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
* Prepare geotechnical reports, technical notes, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
* Communicate technical findings in a concise form suitable for multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
* Maintain accurate project records for investigation data, calculations, reviews, and site observations.
* Use geotechnical analysis and reporting software where appropriate to improve consistency and technical accuracy.
* Contribute to rail or transportation project delivery by addressing ground-related issues affecting structures, embankments, cuttings, and associated infrastructure.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline and have at least five years of relevant professional experience.
A strong foundation in soil mechanics, geotechnical investigation, foundation design, slope stability, and ground behavior is required. Applicants should be comfortable interpreting investigation data and using it to develop defensible engineering recommendations.
Experience with geotechnical analysis software and technical reporting tools will be advantageous. Previous exposure to rail projects is preferred because the role supports transportation infrastructure where earthworks, structural foundations, and ground performance are critical to project reliability.
The position suits an analytical engineer who can investigate technical problems methodically, communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams, and remain effective when site conditions differ from initial assumptions.
Skills Set
* Geotechnical engineering
* Soil mechanics
* Site investigation
* Ground investigation
* Borehole data interpretation
* Soil sampling
* Laboratory test interpretation
* Groundwater assessment
* Foundation design
* Bearing capacity analysis
* Settlement analysis
* Slope stability analysis
* Ground improvement
* Earthworks engineering
* Excavation assessment
* Embankment engineering
* Geotechnical risk assessment
* Subsurface analysis
* Geotechnical reporting
* Technical specifications
* Construction monitoring
* Site technical support
* Civil engineering coordination
* Structural engineering coordination
* Rail infrastructure
* Transportation projects
* Ground condition assessment
* Design review
* Technical documentation
* Codes and standards compliance
* Geotechnical software
Why Join Us
Geotechnical engineering plays a critical role in the safe and economical delivery of major transportation and infrastructure projects, particularly where variable ground conditions can influence foundations, earthworks, structures, and construction methodology. This role provides the opportunity to work directly on technically demanding projects while developing deeper experience in ground investigation, design support, risk mitigation, and construction-stage problem solving.
AECOM offers access to multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, transportation, and project delivery disciplines. For engineers seeking broader exposure to rail and infrastructure work, the position provides a strong environment for building technical depth while contributing to complex projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider region.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, engineering, design, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its teams support major transportation, buildings, water, environment, energy, and urban development projects for public and private sector clients, combining specialist technical expertise with integrated project delivery.
