Company Overview:
Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.
Our Vision and Values:
We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:
* Excellence
* Responsibility
* Empowerment
* Connectivity
* Courage
Are you a geotechnical modeling expert with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges? Join our dynamic team and lead cutting-edge projects across infrastructure, tunneling, ports, and deep foundation systems.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Expert with deep expertise in Finite Element Modeling (FEM) to support and lead advanced geotechnical design and analysis projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-impact solutions across a variety of infrastructure domains.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and execute advanced FEM analyses using Plaxis 2D/3D for geotechnical structures including:
* Tunnels
* Shallow and deep foundations
* Retaining structures
* Ports and quay walls
* Develop and apply constitutive soil models for accurate ground behavior simulation.
* Interpret and integrate ground characterization data into modeling workflows.
* Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geotechnical, structural, and marine engineering.
Qualifications
* Minimum 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a focus on FEM.
* Proven expertise in Plaxis 2D and 3D.
* Strong understanding of constitutive laws and soil-structure interaction.
* Broad experience in modeling a variety of geotechnical structures.
* Solid knowledge of ground investigation and characterization techniques.
* Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
* Experience with MIDAS is a strong plus.
* Proficiency in coding/scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation and data processing is a plus.