Lead Geotechnical Designer – Sheet Piles & Soft Clay

AFRY; Województwo małopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sports card (Multisport)

Social fund

Job summary

AFRY is seeking a seasoned Geotechnical Designer to join AFRY Design Center. You will lead geotechnical design and analysis for projects across infrastructure, real estate, and industrial clients, collaborating with international teams and field units in Gothenburg and Sweden.

The role emphasizes retaining structures, soft clay conditions, and rigorous technical standards. Based in Poland with available offices in Poznań, Kraków, or Łódź, the position offers hybrid work and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in geotechnical design.
• Experience in design and dimensioning of geotechnical structures.
• Experience in soft clay conditions.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocode and relevant geotechnical standards.
• Experience in numerical modelling tools (e.g. PLAXIS, SLOPE/W).
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Designing and dimensioning geotechnical structures, with a strong focus on sheet pile walls and retaining structures.
• Performing advanced geotechnical analyses, particularly in soft clay conditions.
• Taking technical responsibility for selected projects and ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams alongside structural engineers and other technical disciplines.
• Preparing technical documentation, design calculations, and engineering reports.
• Providing geotechnical expertise and specialist input throughout all project phases.
• Supporting internal teams and contributing to knowledge sharing within the geotechnical engineering community.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering competence development across the team.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of design methods, engineering practices, and technical standards.

Job description

AFRY is seeking a seasoned Geotechnical Designer to join AFRY Design Center. You will lead geotechnical design and analysis for projects across infrastructure, real estate, and industrial clients, collaborating with international teams and field units in Gothenburg and Sweden.

The role emphasizes retaining structures, soft clay conditions, and rigorous technical standards. Based in Poland with available offices in Poznań, Kraków, or Łódź, the position offers hybrid work and opportunities for