About the Company
The company will prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Hill International with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. www.hillintl.com. Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, www.gisiconsulting.com.
About the Role
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for providing technical expertise, design review, and consultancy support (PMC/Consultant level) for large-scale Mixed-Use development projects and specialized Marina/Coastal packages. The ideal candidate must possess at least 7+ years of progressive experience in reviewing geotechnical investigation reports, approving foundation designs, deep excavation shoring systems, dewatering schemes, and ground improvement techniques.
Responsibilities
Technical Review & Design Oversight:
- Geotechnical Report Review: Review and validate comprehensive Geotechnical & Site Investigation reports, laboratory test results, and soil parameters for mixed-use structures and marine works.
- Foundation Design & Approval: Evaluate and approve shallow and deep foundation designs (piling systems, raft foundations) tailored for high-rise buildings, marine structures, jetties, and quay walls.
- Shoring & Dewatering Review: Technical review and approval of deep excavation shoring systems (secant/diaphragm walls, tieback anchors) and groundwater dewatering/control plans, specifically for coastal high-water table environments.
- Contractor Submittals: Review and approve contractors' Shop Drawings, Method Statements, Material Submittals, and Technical Queries related to geotechnical engineering.
Site Operations & Risk Management:
- Site Investigation Supervision: Provide technical oversight for field investigations (soil boreholes, CPT, SPT), pile load tests, and integrity testing.
- Geotechnical Risk Assessment: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with differential settlement, weak/liquefiable soils, groundwater fluctuations, and coastal soil erosion.
- Ground Improvement Techniques: Review and endorse ground improvement strategies (e.g., Vibro-compaction, Stone Columns, Jet Grouting) where applicable.
- Instrumentation & Monitoring: Monitor and analyze instrumentation data (inclinometers, piezometers, settlement markers) to ensure structural and ground stability during construction.
PMC Coordination & Governance:
- Interdisciplinary Coordination: Lead close technical coordination with structural engineers, coastal designers, architects, and site execution teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions.
- Quality & Compliance Assurance: Ensure all geotechnical submissions and field activities comply with project specs, local codes, and international standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical specialization preferred) – Mandatory
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering – Highly Preferred
- (Strong geotechnical design and site investigation experience may substitute for postgraduate studies)
Experience:
- 9+ years of hands-on geotechnical engineering experience.
- Proven experience working within a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) or Engineering Consultant framework.
- Demonstrated track record on Mixed-Use developments and Marine / Coastal / Marina infrastructure packages.
Certifications:
- Advanced Geotechnical Design / Soil Mechanics Training – Preferred
- PMP (Project Management Professional) – Advantage
- Professional Engineer (PE) / Chartered Engineer Certification – Advantage
Required Skills
Marine Soil Mechanics: Deep understanding of soil behavior in coastal and submerged environments, groundwater risk, and settlement dynamics.
Technical Review & Analytical Skills: Excellent capacity to critically analyze complex geotechnical reports, finite element models, and calculations.
Detail-Oriented & Problem Solver: Meticulous attention to engineering detail and proactive risk management.
Teamwork & Communication: Strong collaboration skills to liaise seamlessly across multi-disciplinary teams.
Hill International and GISI Consulting Group are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment for all employees and applicants.
