Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer | Ground Monitoring Specialist
ABU DHABI CABLE FACTORY
Role:🗂 We’re Hiring: Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer | Ground Monitoring Specialist🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💼 Level: Mid-Level to Senior
We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer | Ground Monitoring Specialist to monitor ground conditions, assess geotechnical performance, and support the safety of construction and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on installing and maintaining monitoring instruments, collecting and analyzing ground movement data, evaluating soil and structural behavior, and identifying potential geotechnical risks. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, analytical abilities, and an understanding of geotechnical engineering and ground monitoring systems.
🎯 Key Responsibilities• Plan and coordinate geotechnical instrumentation and ground monitoring activities at construction and infrastructure sites.
Install, operate, inspect, and maintain geotechnical monitoring equipment and measurement instruments.
Monitor ground settlement, soil movement, groundwater levels, slope stability, and structural deformation.
Collect, process, and analyze monitoring data to evaluate changes in ground and structural conditions.
Conduct regular site inspections and verify the accuracy and reliability of monitoring instruments.
Monitor the performance of retaining walls, foundations, tunnels, embankments, and underground structures.
Identify abnormal monitoring results and recommend further investigation or corrective measures.
Prepare geotechnical monitoring reports, technical assessments, data summaries, and project documentation.
Coordinate with geotechnical engineers, construction managers, surveyors, and site personnel.
Ensure monitoring activities follow approved procedures, technical specifications, and project safety requirements.
Maintain instrumentation records, calibration documentation, measurement logs, and monitoring databases.
Support geotechnical investigations, risk assessments, and engineering decisions through accurate monitoring information.
✅ Requirements• Background in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
Good understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, ground behavior, and geotechnical monitoring principles.
Familiarity with instruments such as inclinometers, piezometers, settlement gauges, extensometers, and strain gauges.
Ability to interpret monitoring data, engineering drawings, site investigation reports, and technical specifications.
Knowledge of ground movement assessment, slope stability, groundwater monitoring, and structural deformation analysis.
Familiarity with data analysis software, surveying tools, and geotechnical monitoring systems is an advantage.
Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent technical report-writing and communication abilities.
Ability to coordinate site activities and work with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
🌟 What We Offer• Opportunities to contribute to major construction, tunneling, and infrastructure monitoring projects.
Exposure to advanced geotechnical instrumentation and ground monitoring technologies.
Opportunities to collaborate with geotechnical engineers, construction specialists, surveyors, and infrastructure professionals.
Career progression into Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Ground Monitoring Manager, Geotechnical Project Manager, or Technical Engineering Director roles.
A professional and collaborative working environment.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
✅ Who Can Apply?• Currently residing in the UAE.
Legally authorized to reside and work in the UAE.
Tourist and visit visa holders are not eligible.
Must have a personal UAE bank account to receive salary payments.
Previous professional experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
