Company: Jordan Mesbar Geoengineering Consulting (JMGC)
Location: Amman, Jordan (On-site)
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract
Nationality: Open to all nationalities (Jordanian candidates preferred)
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Senior Site Geotechnical Engineer position based in Amman, Jordan, offered on a 6-month contract. The role involves planning and supervising geotechnical site investigations, including drilling, sampling, in-situ testing, and coordination with laboratory and geophysical teams. The Senior Site Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for supervising and coordinating geotechnical site investigation activities, ensuring that field operations are conducted efficiently, safely, and in accordance with project specifications and technical standards.
The role involves managing drilling teams, overseeing field investigations, coordinating with project managers and clients, and ensuring the quality and timely completion of site activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise geotechnical site investigations, including borehole drilling, soil and rock sampling, and in-situ testing.
- Manage and coordinate multiple drilling rigs, subcontractors, and site personnel.
- Oversee borehole logging, sample collection, field testing, and documentation.
- Ensure field activities comply with approved method statements, project specifications, and HSE requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers, consultants, clients, and laboratory teams.
- Monitor daily site progress, identify operational challenges, and implement practical solutions.
- Prepare daily progress reports, field records, and technical documentation.
- Support project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to meet project deadlines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Candidates should possess strong expertise in Site Investigation, including planning, supervision, and interpretation of field and in-situ testing programs.
- Candidates should possess solid knowledge of Soil behavior and characterization, including soil classification, strength, compressibility, and permeability assessment.
- Candidates should possess advanced skills in Geotechnical Engineering, covering analysis of foundations, slopes, earth pressures, and ground-support systems.
- Candidates should possess applied experience in Engineering Geology, including understanding of geological structures, stratigraphy, and rock mass characterization.
- Candidates should possess proficiency in Foundation Design for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, and ground-improvement solutions.
- Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Several years of progressive geotechnical experience, including site-based roles and client-facing responsibilities, preferably in civil and infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g., Eurocode, ASTM, BS, ISO) and common geotechnical software for analysis and design.
- Strong leadership, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage field operations effectively.
- Willingness to travel and work at project sites throughout Jordan.
- Valid driving license required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to [email protected], with “Senior Site Geotechnical Engineer” in the email subject line.
