Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Marine
Posted date [2026-07-05]
(ID: 47499)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - MarineJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Marine
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Experience: Minimum 10 years of geotechnical site experience on major marine or infrastructure projects
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Marine in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional who can supervise marine ground improvement, reclamation, dredging, offshore works, earthworks, slope stabilization, site investigations, instrumentation, and technical reporting for complex infrastructure projects. This role is suited for a technically strong engineer with hands-on site experience, advanced understanding of geotechnical applications, and the ability to guide teams, review data, and support safe and buildable marine infrastructure delivery.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Salary: 25000-38000
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 Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Marine will support the delivery of major marine and infrastructure projects by managing geotechnical site activities, supervising ground improvement subcontractors, interpreting subsurface data, preparing technical specifications, reviewing geotechnical reports, and coordinating instrumentation and monitoring requirements. The position helps project teams reduce ground risk, improve constructability, confirm soil and rock design parameters, and maintain technical control across reclamation, dredging, offshore, marine, and ground improvement works.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise ground improvement works on site and manage the performance of different ground improvement subcontractors.
* Oversee earthworks, slope stabilization, marine ground improvement, reclamation-related activities, and geotechnical construction interfaces.
* Prepare project specifications for geotechnical studies, geophysical studies, site investigations, testing requirements, and construction support activities.
* Evaluate subsurface conditions by reviewing bore logs, laboratory test results, field investigation data, and geotechnical records.
* Develop generalized soil profiles and recommend appropriate soil and rock design parameters for engineering use.
* Prepare and review geotechnical factual reports, geotechnical interpretative reports, and supporting technical documentation.
* Complete engineering assignments including drawings, specifications, procurement documents, construction materials, and design information using CAE or CAD tools where applicable.
* Prepare material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, designs, specifications, data sheets, and construction documents.
* Provide technical guidance to CAD designers, drafters, designers, and junior engineers working on the same project.
* Prepare detailed requisitions for equipment, materials, investigation services, monitoring systems, and geotechnical construction support needs.
* Specify and interpret geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems, including layout planning and monitoring requirements.
* Calculate and define Alert, Alarm, and Action values for instrumentation monitoring and site risk control.
* Review monitoring outputs and coordinate with project teams when readings indicate potential geotechnical movement, settlement, or construction risk.
* Support dredging, offshore, marine, reclamation, and infrastructure works by providing practical geotechnical advice during field execution.
* Maintain professional awareness of current geotechnical technologies, industry practices, recent applications, and technical developments.
* Recommend and prepare technical papers or specialist inputs where required.
* Travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations when project requirements demand.
* Perform other technical and site-related responsibilities associated with the role as appropriate.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
* Minimum 10 years of site experience as a geotechnical engineer on major marine or infrastructure projects.
* Strong experience with dredging, offshore works, marine construction, reclamation, and ground improvement.
* Practical knowledge of earthworks, slope stabilization, marine ground treatment, geotechnical instrumentation, monitoring systems, and construction-stage geotechnical control.
* Ability to evaluate bore log data, laboratory results, field data, and subsurface conditions to support reliable soil and rock parameter development.
* Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical factual reports, interpretative reports, specifications, construction documents, and technical submissions.
* Strong familiarity with industry practices, regulations, site investigation methods, geophysical studies, and geotechnical design support requirements.
* Thorough knowledge of current technology and recent geotechnical applications used in marine and infrastructure environments.
* Potential to perform in a lead capacity with the ability to guide junior engineers, CAD teams, designers, and site staff.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
* Practical problem-solving mindset with the ability to respond to site constraints, ground risks, monitoring results, and construction challenges.
* Willingness to travel or relocate to client, supplier, or construction site locations when required by project needs.
Skills Set
* Marine geotechnical engineering
* Ground improvement supervision
* Reclamation works
* Dredging works
* Offshore works
* Marine infrastructure
* Earthworks management
* Slope stabilization
* Site investigations
* Geophysical studies
* Geotechnical specifications
* Bore log review
* Laboratory result interpretation
* Subsurface condition assessment
* Soil profile development
* Soil design parameters
* Rock design parameters
* Geotechnical factual reports
* Geotechnical interpretative reports
* Construction documents
* Material quantity takeoffs
* Engineering estimates
* CAE tools
* CAD coordination
* Technical drawings
* Data sheets
* Equipment requisitions
* Material requisitions
* Geotechnical instrumentation
* Monitoring layouts
* Alert Alarm Action values
* Settlement monitoring
* Ground risk control
* CAD designer guidance
* Junior engineer mentoring
* Technical paper preparation
* Marine construction support
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong opportunity to support complex marine and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi Emirate, where geotechnical judgment, ground improvement control, and accurate subsurface interpretation directly influence project safety, constructability, and long-term asset performance. The position provides exposure to dredging, reclamation, offshore works, marine structures, advanced monitoring systems, and multidisciplinary project teams within a global engineering environment focused on technical excellence and resilient infrastructure delivery.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction management, and infrastructure solutions company supporting major development programs across the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates, Parsons delivers civil engineering, marine infrastructure, transportation, utilities, buildings, public realm, environmental, and smart infrastructure projects through disciplined technical delivery, practical geotechnical expertise, quality-focused supervision, and future-ready engineering solutions.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Marine will support the delivery of major marine and infrastructure projects by managing geotechnical site activities, supervising ground improvement subcontractors, interpreting subsurface data, preparing technical specifications, reviewing geotechnical reports, and coordinating instrumentation and monitoring requirements. The position helps project teams reduce ground risk, improve constructability, confirm soil and rock design parameters, and maintain technical control across reclamation, dredging, offshore, marine, and ground improvement works.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise ground improvement works on site and manage the performance of different ground improvement subcontractors.
* Oversee earthworks, slope stabilization, marine ground improvement, reclamation-related activities, and geotechnical construction interfaces.
* Prepare project specifications for geotechnical studies, geophysical studies, site investigations, testing requirements, and construction support activities.
* Evaluate subsurface conditions by reviewing bore logs, laboratory test results, field investigation data, and geotechnical records.
* Develop generalized soil profiles and recommend appropriate soil and rock design parameters for engineering use.
* Prepare and review geotechnical factual reports, geotechnical interpretative reports, and supporting technical documentation.
* Complete engineering assignments including drawings, specifications, procurement documents, construction materials, and design information using CAE or CAD tools where applicable.
* Prepare material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, designs, specifications, data sheets, and construction documents.
* Provide technical guidance to CAD designers, drafters, designers, and junior engineers working on the same project.
* Prepare detailed requisitions for equipment, materials, investigation services, monitoring systems, and geotechnical construction support needs.
* Specify and interpret geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems, including layout planning and monitoring requirements.
* Calculate and define Alert, Alarm, and Action values for instrumentation monitoring and site risk control.
* Review monitoring outputs and coordinate with project teams when readings indicate potential geotechnical movement, settlement, or construction risk.
* Support dredging, offshore, marine, reclamation, and infrastructure works by providing practical geotechnical advice during field execution.
* Maintain professional awareness of current geotechnical technologies, industry practices, recent applications, and technical developments.
* Recommend and prepare technical papers or specialist inputs where required.
* Travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations when project requirements demand.
* Perform other technical and site-related responsibilities associated with the role as appropriate.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
* Minimum 10 years of site experience as a geotechnical engineer on major marine or infrastructure projects.
* Strong experience with dredging, offshore works, marine construction, reclamation, and ground improvement.
* Practical knowledge of earthworks, slope stabilization, marine ground treatment, geotechnical instrumentation, monitoring systems, and construction-stage geotechnical control.
* Ability to evaluate bore log data, laboratory results, field data, and subsurface conditions to support reliable soil and rock parameter development.
* Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical factual reports, interpretative reports, specifications, construction documents, and technical submissions.
* Strong familiarity with industry practices, regulations, site investigation methods, geophysical studies, and geotechnical design support requirements.
* Thorough knowledge of current technology and recent geotechnical applications used in marine and infrastructure environments.
* Potential to perform in a lead capacity with the ability to guide junior engineers, CAD teams, designers, and site staff.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
* Practical problem-solving mindset with the ability to respond to site constraints, ground risks, monitoring results, and construction challenges.
* Willingness to travel or relocate to client, supplier, or construction site locations when required by project needs.
Skills Set
* Marine geotechnical engineering
* Ground improvement supervision
* Reclamation works
* Dredging works
* Offshore works
* Marine infrastructure
* Earthworks management
* Slope stabilization
* Site investigations
* Geophysical studies
* Geotechnical specifications
* Bore log review
* Laboratory result interpretation
* Subsurface condition assessment
* Soil profile development
* Soil design parameters
* Rock design parameters
* Geotechnical factual reports
* Geotechnical interpretative reports
* Construction documents
* Material quantity takeoffs
* Engineering estimates
* CAE tools
* CAD coordination
* Technical drawings
* Data sheets
* Equipment requisitions
* Material requisitions
* Geotechnical instrumentation
* Monitoring layouts
* Alert Alarm Action values
* Settlement monitoring
* Ground risk control
* CAD designer guidance
* Junior engineer mentoring
* Technical paper preparation
* Marine construction support
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong opportunity to support complex marine and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi Emirate, where geotechnical judgment, ground improvement control, and accurate subsurface interpretation directly influence project safety, constructability, and long-term asset performance. The position provides exposure to dredging, reclamation, offshore works, marine structures, advanced monitoring systems, and multidisciplinary project teams within a global engineering environment focused on technical excellence and resilient infrastructure delivery.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction management, and infrastructure solutions company supporting major development programs across the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates, Parsons delivers civil engineering, marine infrastructure, transportation, utilities, buildings, public realm, environmental, and smart infrastructure projects through disciplined technical delivery, practical geotechnical expertise, quality-focused supervision, and future-ready engineering solutions.
