Geotechnical Specialist (Stone Column) -Wind PMC

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Job Description

Geotechnical Specialist (Stone Column) Wind PMC

The Geotechnical Specialist (Stone Column) – Wind PMC will provide technical oversight and specialist review of ground improvement activities for utility-scale wind projects. The role is responsible for assessing stone column installation quality, reviewing geotechnical performance data, supporting foundation release decisions, and ensuring compliance with approved design requirements and acceptance criteria.

The position works closely with Construction Managers, Geo Inspectors, QA/QC teams, designers, and contractors to support safe and reliable turbine foundation construction.

Key Responsibilities

Geotechnical Review & Assessment

• Review geotechnical recommendations, approved ground improvement designs, stone column methodologies, and acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate installation records, field test results, and performance data related to ground improvement works.
• Assess compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, and quality requirements.

Ground Improvement Monitoring

• Define technical review requirements for release of completed ground improvement areas to foundation construction teams.
• Monitor geotechnical risks and identify issues that may impact foundation integrity, constructability, or project schedules.
• Support verification of completed works through inspection records and testing evidence.

Technical Coordination & Issue Resolution

• Provide technical guidance to Geo Inspectors regarding monitoring requirements, escalation criteria, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate resolution of non-conforming geotechnical results with design consultants, site teams, contractors, and QA/QC personnel.
• Support evaluation of technical deviations and potential design modifications where required.

Reporting & Governance

• Maintain geotechnical issue logs, review records, and resolution trackers.
• Prepare technical recommendations related to foundation readiness, ground improvement acceptance, and unresolved geotechnical concerns.
• Escalate critical risks and design-related concerns to project leadership for review and action.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.

Experience

• 7 to 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, ground improvement, or foundation engineering for wind, infrastructure, industrial, or energy projects.
• Proven experience with stone column installation, ground improvement techniques, soil stabilization, and acceptance testing.
• Experience supporting turbine foundations or large infrastructure foundations is highly desirable.
• Exposure to PMC, Owner's Engineer, Construction Monitoring, or Quality Assurance roles preferred.

Certifications

• Training in geotechnical testing, soil investigation, field quality inspection, or ground improvement technologies preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications in geotechnical engineering are advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Stone Column Ground Improvement
• Foundation Engineering & Geotechnical Assessment
• Soil Investigation & Interpretation
• Ground Improvement Quality Assurance
• Geotechnical Testing & Acceptance Criteria
• Foundation Release Reviews
• Risk Assessment & Technical Evaluation
• Construction Quality Monitoring
• Technical Deviation Management
• Geotechnical Reporting & Documentation

Additional Information

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical detail.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with design, construction, quality, and client teams.
• Experience reviewing field test data and developing risk-based technical recommendations.
• Strong communication and report-writing capabilities.
• Willingness to travel and provide site support as required.

Principal Client-Facing Deliverables

• Ground Improvement Technical Review Notes
• Foundation Release Recommendation Reports
• Geotechnical Deviation & Resolution Tracker
• Stone Column Acceptance Review Reports
• Ground Improvement Risk & Compliance Assessments
• Geotechnical Status and Issue Resolution Updates

Department: Engineering & Project Management
Function: Geotechnical Engineering | Renewable Energy (Wind)
Reports To: Construction Manager – Wind PMC / Team Leader – Wind PMC
Experience: 7-10 Years
Role Category: Geotechnical Specialist / PMC Monitoring & Governance