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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.
