Geotechnical Design Specialist

Job Vacancy: Geotechnical Design Engineer

Project: Central Expressway Project Section 1 (Kadawatha–Mirigama)
Department: Design Department
Position: Geotechnical Design Engineer
Work Location: Yeyangoda
Salary & Benefits: Negotiable
Contact Person: Miss. Amara
Tel: 0717654581
Email: mcchrdep@gmail.com

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our project team. You will be responsible for executing robust geotechnical designs, optimizing engineering schemes, and ensuring technical compliance. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in interfacing with Sri Lankan authorities, consultants, and site teams to drive the project forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Design: Prepare comprehensive design calculations and construction drawings for highway subgrades, soil ground improvement (e.g., marshy areas), slopes, retaining walls, and foundation pits, adhering strictly to documents and applicable codes (BS / Eurocodes / local standards).
• Scheme Optimization: Independently complete geotechnical design documents and engineering scheme comparisons; propose cost-effective and structurally sound optimization suggestions to mitigate geological risks.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Coordinate and communicate effectively with Sri Lankan government departments (such as RDA) and the Project Consultant/Supervision Engineer to resolve onsite and design-related geotechnical issues.
• Collaboration & Review: Actively participate in design reviews, technical clarification meetings, and seminars organized by the Employer, Consultant, and Project Management Unit (PMU).
• Standardization: Contribute to the compilation, technical audit, and seminar reviews of the Geotechnical Design Standard AIP (Agreement in Principle), and manage the full-process resolution of design discrepancies.

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or civil in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in geotechnical investigation, highway subgrade engineering, or roadway geotechnical design, preferably in road/highway projects.
• Software: Mastery of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Plaxis, and other specialized geotechnical design and numerical analysis tools.
• Experience with RDA road/highway projects will be an advantage.

Resume Requirements

Your application must include the following details:

• Basic Information: Name, gender, age, photo, phone number, email.
• Education: Highest qualification, university, major, study period, key courses, etc.
• Work Experience: Employment period, company job title, responsibilities, achievements.
• Skills: Professional skills, language proficiency, other relevant skills.
• Self-Evaluation: Personal assessment and strengths for this position.

Note: Incomplete resumes will not be considered.
If you meet the requirements, please send your CV to: mcchrdep@gmail.com

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