Geotechnical Engineer

Title:Geotechnical EngineerKBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.We deliver science technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology value-added services and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR We Deliver.We are looking for a highly motivated self-starting and ambitious Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Civil and Structural Engineering Department based in Leatherhead.RequirementsTechnical experience to include the following:Compiling specification related to geotechnical aspects of offshore substructures associated with fixed and/or floating oil & gas platformsDesigning temporary & permanent foundations of substructures for fixed and/or floating oil & gas platforms including generating soil springsFeasibility studies including geological geotechnical seismic and other geohazard assessmentsDesigning contracting and supervising ground investigationsInterpreting ground investigation resultsDesign of earthworks and earth structures including groundwater control measuresDesign of ground improvement measuresDesign of earth retaining structuresSelection and design of foundationsSite engineering support to construction worksASCII database and geotechnical software design packagesPreparation of ground works material and cost estimatesSupervisory experience able to work alone or as a member of a project team taking the lead for geotechnical input and supervising engineers and designers on larger projects. Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously and with multiple design offices would be an advantage. The work will involve liaising with other disciplines clients and coordinating/working with project team members across global offices to deliver the tasks within allotted timelines and budgets.Industry sector experience of oil and gas power generation other heavy industry or civil infrastructure projects for the UK and/or global projectsQualificationsMSc in Geotechnical Engineering or related subject. A first degree in Civil Engineering is preferredProfessional qualifications Chartered Engineer/GeologistKBR Company InformationWhen you become part of the KBR team your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers were defining tomorrows challenges then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.At KBR we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services proprietary technologies and expertise our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.Working at KBR means being rewarded for your addition to competitive benefits and professional development our people are empowered to use all their potential creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.As the needs of the world change were ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic sustainable and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.#LI-PS1 Key Skills Construction Inspection,Business Development,GIS,Geotechnical Engineering,Communication skills,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Project Management,Project Planning,Autocad,Horizontal Drilling,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1