Design Engineer (Underground Engineering/ Geotechnics)

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

• Familiar with General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines, standard drawings and standard guide specifications.
• Review of other A/Es contractors design submittals, specifications, technical reports, calculations and coordinate work of other disciplines and departments.
• Review and revise as necessary any technical specifications and drawings for bid packages related to the development of various infrastructure projects.
• Will implement methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and will select the most efficient and economical manner to meet our clients’ design objectives. 
• Works with other engineers on a team to provide technical excellence and growth in the Quality Improvement Process.
• Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Assists in the review of vendor drawings and shop drawings.
• Potentially prepare conceptual design and layouts, if required.
• Performs field inspection and provides field support, as necessary during construction phases.
• Provide response and technical solutions to RFI’s raised by Designers, Contractors, Operation and Maintenance.
• Must work well within a dynamic team and serve as a technical consultant to the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major course work in geotechnical engineering, structural engineering of underground constructions, tunneling, or a related field of study. 
• Minimal 12 to 15 years of experience in designing excavations, heavy underground structures such as piles, and diaphragm walls.
• Experience in Ground Improvement, In-Take and Discharge for the on shore/off-shore district cooling system,
• Must demonstrate continual progression of experience and expertise in relevant discipline. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of computers and basic software applications such as: AutoCAD, STAAD, Rocscience, and various modeling programs using finite element analysis (FEA). Prefer experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Additional Information

 **Security clearance**

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.
Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.