Rauan S.
Geotechnical Engineer
Experience
Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsUnited Kingdom
Geotechnical Engineer
Freelance
- Offered geotechnical engineering design services at the construction phase in accordance with CD 622, which covered the preparation of a geotechnical design report, earthworks specification, ground improvement works specification, inspection testing plan etc.
- Geotechnical assessment included derivation of geotechnical parameters following lime and cement modification and stabilisation works, cut and fill works across the carriageway, and calculation of differential and total settlements along the carriageway chainage to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Offered geotechnical engineering design services at the construction phase in accordance to Eurocode 7, which covered the preparation of a geotechnical design report, earthworks specification, piling specification, inspection testing plan etc.
- Geotechnical assessment included design of a range of ground bearing elements, such as basements, retaining walls, shallow foundations, and screw piles.
- Performed geotechnical design under ULS and SLS conditions to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
Jun 2024 - Present
1 year 7 monthsUnited Kingdom
Geotechnical Engineer
Seaway7
- Lead the ground risk mitigation scope for the installation of offshore jacket pile foundations in hard soil conditions, including very dense sand, very hard clay, and weak rock.
- Performed geotechnical assessment on the axial and lateral performance of pile foundations under proposed ground risk mitigation measures, such as relief drilling and underdriving.
- Coordinated the ground engineering aspects of the early works stage of the project with the project team and the client.
- Led the geotechnical assessment of a hybrid monopile foundation solution incorporating a scour protection system as a structural/ground bearing element. Responsible for preparing technical deliverables, implementing QA/QC procedures, and coordinating project and budget control.
- Conducted 3D FE analyses across various ground conditions and geometrical configurations, resulting in an envelope of results validating the concept.
- Collaborated with the structural engineering team on key findings and assisted in outlining the next steps for upcoming projects.
- Supported the monopile installation campaign by assessing the risk of pile run in areas with competent sand and weak clays at deeper depths.
- Regularly liaised with the client and project installation team.
- Developed an in-house tool to calculate pile velocities during pile run, optimizing risk identification and providing time and cost savings.
- Acted as a client representative during the Seabed Rock Installation campaign for constructing scour protection systems as rock berms around monopile foundations.
- Served as the primary liaison between Seaway7 and the subcontractor, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
- Oversaw the subcontractor's compliance with safety standards, contractual obligations, and project specifications, while maintaining accurate documentation of progress, safety incidents, and deviations.
- Conducted a risk identification exercise for proposed dredging works to ensure the suitability of the selected dredging vessel and equipment for seabed conditions.
- Conducted a slope stability analysis for a dredged excavation to extract a buried asset, incorporating the work of divers.
- Performed slope stability checks under static and seismic conditions for operational scenarios involving a barge anchored to an excavation slope, recommending a minimum required slope to ensure safety throughout the operations.
- Designed a rock berm for the stabilization of CPS using 2D FE analysis under multidirectional loading.
- Advised the cable installation team on the required rock berm geometry to ensure adequate protection of the CPS system.
- Conducted a ground risk assessment at the tendering stage for the installation of pile jacket foundations. Identified locations with the highest risk of refusal (due to rock outcrops) and pile run (due to calcareous deposits) by automating the geotechnical investigation processing of large data volumes.
- Presented identified ground risks during tender meetings and contributed to the preparation of a risk assessment matrix.
- Prepared technical qualifications for the installation of jacket piles by reviewing client-provided documentation, including scope of works and project requirements, to support contractual arrangements.
- Supported tendering for monopile installation works by conducting a clustering exercise based on geotechnical criteria.
- Collaborated with a team of engineers to identify suitable geotechnical criteria based on soil types with the highest refusal risk, and incorporated those criteria into an automated script to cluster WTG locations by processing raw geotechnical investigation data.
- Achieved significant time savings during the tender by analysing a single most onerous case per cluster instead of all WTG locations, without compromising the large volume of available data.
Mar 2023 - Jun 2024
1 year 4 monthsUnited Kingdom
Geotechnical Engineer
Doris Engineering
- Led the screening study for fixed foundation options of two offshore wind sites for WTGs of 18-22 MW.
- Conducted conceptual sizing of suction caissons and drilled and grouted piles with a jacket structure, considering the extremely weak and calcareous nature of soils.
- Led the geotechnical aspects of FEED design for jacket foundations of two wellhead platforms in the North Sea.
- Conducted geotechnical design of pile foundations and supported soil-structure interaction analyses for both platforms by training and coordinating two junior engineers.
- Coordinated mitigation of geotechnical risks and hazards by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and the T&I and dredging contractor.
- Conducted driveability analysis of 10m diameter monopiles in various ground provinces.
- Prepared a driving schedule detailing mobilized hammer efficiencies, blow counts, and driving times.
Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
1 year 3 monthsUnited Kingdom
Geotechnical Engineer
A-Squared Studio Engineers
- Led the detailed design stage of a piled raft for a high-rise property development in London.
- Collaborated with structural engineers on the detailed design of raft reinforcement and piles, and coordinated the pile load testing campaign to verify the adopted design.
- Performed 2D FE analysis of HS2 infrastructural assets for earthwork design purposes.
- Developed a bespoke Python script for Plaxis 2D results extraction and post processing purposes, accelerating the design process and automating tedious, error-prone data manipulation activities.
- Led the geotechnical aspects at the concept design stage of foundation solutions and general ground engineering considerations to support the construction of modular nuclear reactors across various UK sites.
- Developed a recommendation matrix outlining the suitability of shallow footings, pile foundations, and anchor solutions, to support the construction of modular nuclear reactors across a range of ground conditions and complex loading regimes.
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
9 monthsGeotechnical Engineer
Atkins Realis
- Supported the geotechnical design of nuclear power station structures by undertaking dynamic and pseudo-static assessment of shallow foundations and retaining structures, and performing seismic analysis using 3D FDM.
Summary
Geotechnical engineer with experience across various sectors, including small and large scale residential developments, transportation, offshore wind, nuclear energy etc. Skilled in providing geotechnical engineering solutions across various project stages, with a focus on creating bespoke digital automation tools to address unique challenges. Currently working on developing small to medium sized residential and commercial developments across the UK, and supporting the delivery of offshore wind projects globally.
Languages
English
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2019 - Sep 2020
Imperial College London
MSc Soil Mechanics · Soil Mechanics · London, United Kingdom
Oct 2016 - Jun 2019
The University of Manchester
BEng Civil Engineering · Civil Engineering · Manchester, United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
BOSIET & MIST
RelyOn
DIC
GMICE
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