Geotechnical Engineer

SOCOTEC VIETNAM is a technical support platform for the SOCOTEC Group providing expert services on a range of projects in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Around the globe, more than 15,000 experts in 26 countries across 5 continents deliver professional services in construction, buildings & real estate, infrastructures, environment & safety and certification.

We are currently expanding our ENGINEERING SERVICES and are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team and help deliver high-quality projects to our clients

• Input and manage Geotechnical Investigation (GI) data for UK-based projects.
• Process drillers’ records and support the development and automation of reporting processes.
• Prepare factual report content, including data collation, written summaries, and the preparation and insertion of site and core photographs.
• Import, validate and quality-check digital geotechnical data (AGS format) within the central database.
• Process and interpret records from borehole samples, trial pits and various field tests, including gas and groundwater monitoring, permeability testing, DCP, CPT and soakaway testing.
• Use the Open. Ground system to manage and process field testing data and engineer's logs.
• Produce 2D CAD drawings to support geotechnical investigation and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with UK-based Project Managers and Geologists to coordinate and prioritise workloads, ensuring project deliverables and client reporting deadlines are met.
• Support the development of engineering solutions for foundations, slopes and earth retention systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical/Geological/Civil Engineering
• Experienced in Terra. Index/ CPeT-IT/Datgel CPT or similar softwares
• Good attention to detail; Ability to multi-task; Ability to work fast (without mistakes)
• Good all-round IT skills; Good communications skills
• Capacity to work on own / as part of team; Excellent time management skills
• Desirable experience with databases and Openground system
• Experience working in dynamic office environments
• Proficient in using Plaxis, Geo5, Slope/W is an advantage
• Attractive salary and bonus with annual revision
• Compulsory insurance pay as gross monthly salary - 42 hours per week (30 minutes early finish every Friday), flexible working hours options - 15 annual leave days (Women) & 13 annual leave days (Men) - increasing with length of service & seniority, 15 working from home days each year
• Team-building activities, Sport Clubs
• Cooperation with colleagues around the world in a leading global group
• Strong team spirit in an entrepreneurial environment of a growing company
• People values, social responsibility and sustainability
• Opportunities for self-development and career advancement
• Internal training courses (technical, foreign language, soft skills).