Geotechnical Engineer, 100%
Activities & Responsibilities
- Preparation of geotechnical designs with special reference to embankment dams and tailing storage facilities, from early-stage design phases to construction.
- Preparation of drafting instructions and supervision of teams of technicians/modelers to prepare drawings from early to construction design phases.
- Preparation of Technical Specifications for execution of the Works.
- Follow-up of procedures implemented on construction sites for Quality Assessment/Quality Check and check of compliance with technical specifications.
- Lead and conduct embankment safety assessments.
- Lead and conduct numerical modeling activities for geotechnical problems associated with embankment dams and tailing storage facilities, with specific reference to problems involving earthquake, hydro-mechanical coupling and advanced constitutive modelling.
- Plan and coordinate laboratory mechanical testing on soil materials.
- Preparation of tender documents for embankments.
- Participate in the preparation of engineering offers (methodologies).
- Short missions abroad to support site activities, attend site meetings, etc.
What makes you special
- MSc in Civil Engineering – PhD in Geotechnics is greatly appreciated
- Minimum 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Specific experience in embankment dams and tailing storage facilities
- Consolidated experience in advanced numerical modelling involving geotechnical problems. Knowledge of Finite Element / Finite Difference software such as RS2, FLAC, PLAXIS or similar is required.
- Experience with laboratory mechanical and QA/QC testing activities.
- Deep knowledge of International Standards and Guidelines for Dam Design, such as USBR, USACE, FERC and others.
- Able to communicate in a friendly, clear and efficient way and skilled in explaining technical details.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English is mandatory, French, Italian or German are a plus.
- Good command of MS office package is required. Active knowledge of AutoCAD is appreciated.
- Ability and motivation to travel abroad for short assignments.
A proposito di Gruner
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