Mohamad Shoaib, M.A.Sc, P.hD, EIT
Geotechnical Engineering Specialist
MADELON DRIVE Phone: 613-***-****
NEPEAN, ON, K2J5C4 Email: *******.******@*******.** EDUCATION
P.hD., (Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering). Jan 2012-Apr 2017 Queen’s University Kingston, ON
PhD research, supervised by Dr. R. Kerry Rowe, involved the investigation of factors controlling the long-term performance of composite liner systems in modern engineered barrier systems. M.A.S c., (Transportation Engineering). Sep 2007- Aug 2009 Academy of Graduate Studies Tripoli, Libya
Investigating the impact of entries and exits on traffic flow in highways and ring roads. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Over Six years in geotechnical investigation for highway embankments, involved in all phases of design and review for embankments, shallow foundations, and MSE walls
Over Six years in geotechnical experience, conducted Dam Safety Inspection and Review alongside engineers with 30+ years’ experience.
Over six years in geotechnical engineering had worked on were for land developments, commercial and industrial buildings, transportation and infrastructure, towers, earth retaining structures and stability of man-made and natural slopes.
Over Five years in material testing (SPT, CPT, SCPT, Vane, Direct, Triaxial Shear, Tempe Cell, Consolidation)
Advanced User: Plaxis 2D and 3D, GeoStudio, MSEW, Slide, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MS office.
Project management and organizational skills demonstrated through on-time delivery of technical reports and successful completion of 5 years industry-based research.
Supervised and monitored high complexity laboratory tests and field investigation programs through managing large scale Geotechnical and Transportation projects.
Effective team player with problem solving skills and detail-oriented mindset. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Slope stability
Foundation design
Seepage analysis
SPT, CPT, SCPT, and Triaxial Shear
Writing and reviewing geo reports, technical
letters and proposals
Road Engineering
QA/QC inspections
Registration as a P.Eng. in Ontario (in
progress).
Shoring and anchorage system
Subsurface data Interpretation
Tendering and proposals preparation
Technical report writing
Hands-on experience in soil testing
English fluent, Arabic fluent& Italian
biginner
Full G-driver license
EXPERIENCE
Geotechnical Engineer Sep. 2017-Dec. 2018
Alakserat Tripoli, Libya
Reviewed geotechnical data and reports for foundation design purposes.
Designed and stability checked for road embankments and MSE walls. Research Engineer Jan. 2012-May 2017
Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario
Project management skills: Managed a 5 year-long industry-based research project in collaboration with 5 team members, leading to 12 technical reports and presenting at 5 industrial workshops.
Innovative thinking: Developed a new laboratory apparatus to evaluate the primary liner system in salt evaporation ponds and landfill applications.
Business acumen and decision-making skills: Assisted industrial partners (Solmax international Inc. (Canada) and Great Southern Engineering Inc. (USA).) in the selection of geosynthetic products for salt evaporation ponds applications, heap leachate pads.
Strong presentation skills: Delivered 12 technical reports and 5 presentations to geotechnical professionals and industrial partners in Canada.
Geotechnical Engineer
Sept 2005-Oct. 2010
El-Shawamekh Infrastructure Consultants Tripoli, Libya
Knowledge of consulting business and bidding: prepared tender documents and bill of quantity (BOQ) estimates for different geotechnical projects.
Expertise of Design: Designed and checked slope stability for reinforced walls, road embankments, Design different foundation layers for highway and urban roads.
Coordination skills: Conducted engineering assessment of design alternatives in a multi- disciplinary approach with skilled trades.
Transportation Engineer Oct 1999-Sep 2005
Ministry of Transportation Tripoli, Libya
Expertise of Design: designed layer pavement by AASHTO or Superpave, performed reviews of pavement structural design, asphalt mix, and graded aggregate selection.
Experience in material testing :SPT, CPT, SCPT, Vane, Direct, Triaxial Shear, Tempe Cell, Consolidation, CBR Test, Aggregate selection,, Penetration Test on Bitumen, Los Angles Abrasion Value Test.
Volunteer Experience
Workshop Facilitator, (October 2012 – December 2015) Queen’s University, Canadian Bureau for International Education - Kingston ON, Canada