Geotechnical Engineer

About Al Falah Ul Alami Mining & Production of Construction Materials Company

Alfalah Ul Alami Mining & Construction Material Company, as a profit-based company, is implementing the construction of a cement factory in coordination with the relevant departments of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Jabal al-Saraj District, Parwan Province. The company aims to produce and supply high quality cement products in Afghanistan in accordance with international standards. Alfalah Ul Alami Company makes optimal use of the expertise of young and professional national staff and, when necessary, employs external technical capacities in the construction and operation of the factory. In all its activities, the company prioritizes customer satisfaction and is committed to ensuring quality. Furthermore, it has comprehensive plans to meet the needs of the domestic market.

 

Job Summary

A Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for investigating soil, rock, and subsurface conditions to support the safe and efficient design of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, and other civil engineering projects. The role involves field investigations, laboratory testing, analysis, and providing technical recommendations to ensure project stability and compliance with engineering standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct design and consulting services for geotechnical engineering works including foundation pit engineering, foundation engineering, ground improvement engineering, slope engineering, and excavation support systems for cement plant projects.
• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations for cement plant structures and infrastructure including heavy foundations for rotary kilns, mills, silos, conveyors, and buildings.
• Supervise drilling, sampling, and all in-situ testing works in accordance with approved investigation programs and international standards.
• Visit project sites regularly to assess ground conditions, monitor field activities, and resolve design-related technical issues during construction.
• Analyze soil and rock laboratory and field test results and prepare professional geotechnical and engineering geology investigation reports.
• Provide foundation design recommendations for heavy equipment, industrial buildings, silos, conveyors, and rotary kilns.
• Prepare design recommendations for excavations, earthworks, and retaining structures.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable ground improvement methods whenever required based on site conditions.
• Ensure that all geotechnical works and designs comply with ASTM, BS, ACI, AASHTO, Eurocode standards.
• Coordinate continuously with structural, civil, construction, laboratory, and client teams both at site and office levels.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly technical progress and monitoring reports.
• Provide site samples for laboratory testing and ensure proper handling, tracking, and documentation of all samples.
• Implement and deliver projects involving engineering geology inputs including AUA and client coordination, fieldwork execution, analysis, and reporting in compliance with technical specifications.
• Execute project work in accordance with approved technical scope, budget, and time schedule.
• Carry out engineering geology studies and investigations, supervise field testing, sampling, and analysis using accepted methods and computer applications.
• Monitor all fieldwork and laboratory testing, review contractors’ geotechnical reports, and provide continuous technical guidance.
• Ensure contractors’ geotechnical works, testing, and reporting fully comply with project standards and specifications.
• Perform site surveys, study construction materials, and determine material types (hard and soft strata) based on field conditions and available equipment.
• Work closely with the technical survey team to identify material types and assign appropriate survey codes.
• Analyze laboratory test results and calculate allowable bearing capacity for structural foundations.
• Identify frost-susceptible materials and calculate freezing depth using laboratory and climatic data in compliance with AASHTO, ASTM, BS, and US Army Corps standards.
• Analyze soil samples to determine composition, engineering properties, and suitability for supporting the proposed structures.
• Work closely with laboratory staff and technicians to evaluate soil components and ensure accuracy and quality of test results.
• Perform proposal preparation, documentation organization, coordination with external parties, review of investigation reports, and provide post-construction geotechnical technical support.
• Perform any other technical duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor as required by the project.

Job Requirements

EDUCATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional certifications in soil testing, foundation design, or geological studies are an advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in geotechnical investigation and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Soil mechanics and rock mechanics
• Foundation design for industrial structures (silos, chimneys, cement plants, heavy machinery)
• Slope stability analysis in Slide
• Bearing capacity calculation (Terzaghi, Meyerhof and Hanson)
• Settlement analysis
• Experience with laboratory and field testing:
• SPT, CPT, Plate Load Test
• Soil classification, compaction, permeability, CBR, etc.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software:
• PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SAFE, SLIDE, or equivalent
• Ability to interpret geological maps and geophysical survey results. 

3.     SKILLS and ABILIITES:

Strong knowledge of:

1. Soil mechanics and rock mechanics
2. Foundation design for industrial structures (silos, chimneys, cement plants, heavy machinery)
3. Slope stability analysis in Slide
4. Bearing capacity calculation (Terzaghi, Meyerhof and Hanson)
5. Settlement analysis

Experience with laboratory and field testing:

1. SPT, CPT, Plate Load Test
2. Soil classification, compaction, permeability, CBR, etc.

Familiarity with geotechnical software:

1. PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SAFE, SLIDE, or equivalent

Ability to interpret geological maps and geophysical survey results.

4.     LANGUAGE SKILLS:

       Excellent knowledge of both written and spoken English. Must be able to write reports in English.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit their CV along with cover letter to: hr@aua.af

Please clearly state the Position Title and your Name in the subject of your E-mail.