Geotechnical Field Engineer

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Project Overview:

The Government of Guyana (GoG) through the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (Works Services Group) has taken up the Upgrading, Management and Construction of Linden Lethem Road under Government National Development Strategic policy. The National Strategy Plan identifies the Georgetown to Lethem Road and Rail as the essential North-South link in the overall National Transport Network of Guyana. It will join the Rupununi area of the hinterland with the Coastal belt and provide access to the deep-water port of Georgetown and the inland port of Linden. The areas influenced by the project are Upper Demerara, Mabura Hill, Kurupukari and the Rupununi.

The Government of Guyana deems it important to complete Feasibility and Environmental studies and preparation of Preliminary Engineering Design studies for Linden Lethem Road. In this context, GoG selected Bechtel Corporation to provide 30% engineering services and cost estimate for Linden Lethem Road, RAIL and Deep-water port facility.

Job Summary:

The position will be part of Bechtel’s Guyana Project Execution Team and will be based in New Amsterdam (1 position) and Lethem (1 position), Guyana. The successful candidate is expected to work independently and will report to the project’s Geotechnical Engineering Lead or their designee. They will also liaise with other geotechnical engineers/engineering geologists assigned to the Project Execution and Engineering Teams and will liaise with Bechtel’s functional Geotechnical Manager or their designee. 

In this role you will provide field oversight and coordination of geotechnical investigations for excavations, earthworks, slope stability, retaining systems, foundations, roads, bridges, and Port facility. This will include field oversight of investigations activities related to geotechnical engineering for such structures including reviews of investigation method statements, field investigations, laboratory testing, day to day basis co-ordination with Geotechnical investigation agencies in Guyana.

This field assignment is expected to extend for 6 months in Guyana.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews, scope of works and technical specifications for field investigation and laboratory works.
• Ensures that technical requirements are enforced in the field and in the laboratory.
• Coordinates and oversees the work of Contractors performing field and laboratory​ investigations.
• Interfaces with field representatives from design consultants.
• Maintains regular communication with the project’s Geotechnical Engineering Lead.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology with a minimum of 8 years of working experience in the field, or a B.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology and minimum 10 years of experience. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
• Professional registration is preferred.
• Demonstrable advanced proficiency in areas provided under Required Knowledge. Should be familiar with geotechnical software (or equivalent) such as gINT, Plaxis, LPILE, Slope/W, etc. Should have hand on experience in execution of geotechnical investigations and geotechnical construction.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad based knowledge of geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics.   
• Knowledge of subsurface investigation and testing methodology include field and laboratory techniques, factual reporting requirements.
• Broad knowledge of processes in the field of engineering and field engineering for large scale projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in large scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in English.

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