Geotechnical Engineer

at JVACEE
Location Morogoro, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted August 28, 2020
Category Construction
Engineering
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Job Summary

Support the construction team on site with large excavations and geotechnical works.

  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Senior level
  • Experience Length: 7 years

Job Description

  • The process of understanding and working with soil and rock, underground water, site and structural conditions.
  • Carrying out Geotechnical investigations, Material investigations, Soil sampling and other activities.
  • Working on the query areas, boring log, lead chart preparation.
  • Geotechnical design and analysis of Settlement, Bearing capacity, Shallow & Deep foundation, Stress analysis, etc.
  • Consult geological maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection.
  • Assist with the design of built structures, using specialized computer software or calculations.
  • Oversee the progress of specific contracts.
  • Plan detailed field investigations by drilling and analyzing samples of deposits/bedrock.
  • Collate data and produce reports.

Experience needed:

  • Experience: 7 to 10 years of experience.
  • Qualification: Geotechnical degree.
  • Hydropower experience essential
  • Regional experience in Africa, beneficial.
  • Engineering Consultancy experience.
  • Location: Tanzania, construction site based.