Rock Mechanics Enginee

Rock Mechanics Engineer Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Job Description

The candidate should have specific experience in the following.

• Conducting site reconnaissance and geological mapping,
• Knowledge on engineering geology and design interface,
• Knowledge on rock mechanics and rock mass classification systems,
• Preparing computer aided geological mapping and geological ground models including profile and cross section preferably through AutoCAD/ ARCGIS and/ or software such as Leapfrog,
• Knowledge on rock slope stability to perform analysis,
• Experience in utilizing RocScience suite (Dips, RocPlane, Swedge, Topple, RSdata, RocSlide, Rocfall 2D and/or 3D),
• Preparing geotechnical design reports.
• Experience in performing calculations, geological and structural geology assessment, engineering geology interpretation, preparing sketches and diagrams for reports, drawings and presentations.
• Knowledge on geotechnical Investigations (including in-situ and laboratory tests),
• Knowledge on geohazard assessment,
• Knowledge on rock mass design parameters,
• Knowledge of international codes and standards.

A balance of experience between engineering geology design and site reconnaissance is mandatory.

The following would be considered beneficial:

• Experience in Leapfrog software
• Experience in 3D geological ground modelling,
• Conducting terrain hazard assessment,
• Knowledge on hydrogeology,
• Geotechnical design experience including bearing capacity, settlement and liquefaction analysis,
• Knowledge on geophysical tests and interpretations,
• Geotechnical design experience on cut & cover/drill and blast tunnel project and/or hydraulic structures,
• Knowledge on seismic design.

The use of the following software packages or their equivalent is required.

• RocScience Suite:
• Dips,
• RocPlane,
• SWedge,
• RocTopple,
• RocFall 2D or 3D,
• RSData,
• Slide2 or Slide3 (alternatively Slope W),
• AutoCAD,
• Knowledge on ArcGIS.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in one or more of the following subjects and a Master of Science / Engineering or PhD would be beneficial.

• Geological Engineering,
• Geology,
• Engineering Geology,
• Geotechnical Engineering,
• Mining Engineering,
• Civil Engineering,
• Rock Mechanics,
• Rock Engineering,
• Foundation Engineering,
• Working towards CEng, PE, or equivalent licensing/registration as a professional engineer.
• Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.

Experience

3-8 years experience.

Qualifications

The use of the following software packages or their equivalent is required.

• RocScience Suite:
• Dips,
• RocPlane,
• SWedge,
• RocTopple,
• RocFall 2D or 3D,
• RSData,
• Slide2 or Slide3 (alternatively Slope W),
• AutoCAD,
• Knowledge on ArcGIS.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in one or more of the following subjects and a Master of Science / Engineering or PhD would be beneficial.

• Geological Engineering,
• Geology,
• Engineering Geology,
• Geotechnical Engineering,
• Mining Engineering,
• Civil Engineering,
• Rock Mechanics,
• Rock Engineering,
• Foundation Engineering,
• Working towards CEng, PE, or equivalent licensing/registration as a professional engineer.
• Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.