Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Lead Ground Infrastructure

COWI; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI in Poland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead analysis and design of foundations, tunnels, deep caverns and retaining structures for major infrastructure and energy projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, plan site investigations, interpret lab data, and deliver comprehensive designs and reports while balancing budget, schedule, and quality. Fluent English and potential international travel are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• At least 10 years of relevant geotechnical design experience.
• Proficiency in Plaxis, GeoStudio, RocScience and scripting basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, tunnels, slopes and complex soil-structure interactions.
• Design geotechnical structures for various project stages.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating inputs across geotechnical and structural disciplines.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Plan and interpret geotechnical site investigations, including laboratory testing and ground characterization.
• Prepare designs, drawings, construction sequencing, and comprehensive reports.
• Guide digital and data-driven project delivery with modern geotechnical tools.
• Stay updated on best practices, regulations and technology in geotechnical engineering.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

English communication

Initiative

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Professional geotechnical licensure (preferred)

Tools

Plaxis 2D/3D

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Python

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

COWI in Poland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead analysis and design of foundations, tunnels, deep caverns and retaining structures for major infrastructure and energy projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, plan site investigations, interpret lab data, and deliver comprehensive designs and reports while balancing budget, schedule, and quality. Fluent English and potential international travel are required.