Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Soils & Foundations

Placements24; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Company vehicle for site visits

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Civil Engineer specialized in Geotechnical Engineering to join a renowned geotechnical and foundation design firm in Aguascalientes. The role emphasizes soil mechanics analysis, foundation design for diverse structures, and expert geotechnical advisory services.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of geotechnical experience, proficiency in PLAXIS/GeoStudio/WALLAP, and strong Spanish report-writing and presentation abilities for local projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical specialization.
• Minimum of 6 years of geotechnical engineering experience focusing on soil mechanics and foundation design.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and WALLAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and soil characterization.
• Design foundations (shallow and deep), retaining walls, and earthworks.
• Perform stability analyses for slopes, excavations, and embankments.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, recommendations, and construction specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, structural engineers, and clients to define project requirements.
• Oversee field testing and laboratory analysis of soil and rock samples.
• Provide geotechnical support during construction and address issues.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Analytical skills

Report writing

Spanish communication

Coordination with field teams

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

WALLAP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Civil Engineer specialized in Geotechnical Engineering to join a renowned geotechnical and foundation design firm in Aguascalientes. The role emphasizes soil mechanics analysis, foundation design for diverse structures, and expert geotechnical advisory services.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of geotechnical experience, proficiency in PLAXIS/GeoStudio/WALLAP, and strong Spanish report-writing and presentation abilities for local projects.