Archie S.

Experience

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  Robert Bird Group

  Jan 2024 - now

  Geotechnical Design Engineer

  As a Geotechnical Design Engineer at RBG’s Dubai office, I lead a diverse range of projects across the Middle East, specializing in foundation engineering, slope stability, retaining structures, and geotechnical data management. My expertise includes:Foundation and Pile Design: Developing solutions for both deep and shallow foundations, including bearing capacity assessments, settlement analysis, and pile design for high-rise structures, infrastructure, and marine environments.Slope Stability and Retaining Wall Design: Performing stability analysis and designing stabilization measures for natural and engineered slopes, including gravity walls, gabion walls, cantilever walls, and anchored retaining structures.Temporary Works and Ground Improvement: Designing excavation support systems, working with soil improvement techniques such as vibrocompaction, stone columns, and deep soil mixing to enhance foundation performance.Site Investigation and Data Management: Planning and overseeing site investigations, managing and analyzing geotechnical data using Openground, and ensuring optimal design decisions based on subsurface conditions.Project Management: Coordinating project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver geotechnical designs efficiently and within project constraints.Software Competencies• Plaxis 2D/3D • Geostudio (Slope/W, Seep/W) • WALLAP • XDisp • GEO5 • Alp • Openground • CLiq (Liquefaction Analysis) • GINT (Geotechnical Data Management & Reporting) • AutoCAD (Geotechnical and Civil Drafting) • Python (Data Analysis, Automation, and Geotechnical Scripting)Notable Projects: • Dubai Metro, UAE • Qiddiya, KSA • Amaala, KSA • Diriyah Gate, KSA • La Mer, UAE Show less