ProjectName: Nepal SASEC Project (ADB funded)
FunctionalArea: GeotechnicalEngineering
Location: Nepal (Kathmandu)
Duration: 12 man-months
Qualification: Graduate in Civil Engineering with preferably a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology
TotalProfessional Experience: 20 years
Experience in a related field: 10 years in road and bridge works
Experience in Proposed Field of Expertise: 10 years’ experience as a Geotechnical Engineer and experience of 5 projects of similar nature (Road projects).
InternationalExperience: Experience in wide geographic regions
Communications: Fluency in the English language is a must
preferred Age: Around 40-45years/Below 65 years.
Functional Role:
The expert will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following tasks
Conduct detailed geological mapping at 1:1,000 with contour intervals at 2m, sub-surface drilling at selected locations for major landslides and collected samples of mechanical properties of soils as necessary.
. Stability analysis of slope
Rock classification of road and tunnel
Asses the requirement for slope protection measures adjacent to the road and design any necessary remedial works
•Detailed geotechnical investigation of bridge site and tunnel and road alignment
Potential Quarry site identification and qualification
Training and technology transfer