and soil mechanics?
This is a permanent role based in Dublin & Mayo
If interested, forward your CV to * or call
Sorcha on * for a confidential chat.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - IRELAND
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is an award-winning international engineering consultancy,
currently undergoing rapid growth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for devising and
overseeing ground investigation contracts and supporting various
design teams with specialist geotechnical inputs.
Planning, procuring and controlling site investigation contracts for
major infrastructure and commercial development projects
Advising the structures team on the design parameters for shallow and
deep foundations for buildings, bridges etc.
Designing complex foundations, including pile groups and
soil-structure interaction problems
Preparing the earthworks elements of contract documents including
specifications, design drawings and reports
Assessing borrow and quarry materials for reuse as embankment fill,
drainage, concrete and pavement aggregates
Pavement foundation design in accordance with NRA DMRB and UK DMRB
Assessing and designing soil improvement techniques for soft ground,
including surcharge, vertical drains, vibroflotation, geosynthetic
reinforcement, geosynthetic encased columns, piled embankments, mass
stabilisation, rolling dynamic compaction, lime/concrete subgrade
stabilisation
Design to Eurocode EC7
REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc civil engineering/engineering geology
Minimum of 5 years experience in Irish/UK glacial till soils,
including major road/rail projects
Knowledge of construction techniques for piles and retaining walls is
essential
Proficient knowledge and work experience using finite element
modelling of soil-structure interaction problems (Plaxis)
Knowledge of quarry/borrow materials used as aggregates and pavement
design
Construction experience in earthworks, soil improvement and deep
foundations
Desirable
Post graduate qualification MSc or PhD in geotechnical engineering or
related field
Chartered Engineer
Membership of a recognised professional body in the geotechnical field
in UK/Ireland
Full Driving Licence
PACKAGE
Salary € *k - € *k
based experience, negotiable for the right candidates.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment: EUR 35,000 - 45,000
Category: Construction
