Description
Position Summary:
Civil Engineering professional with experience in soils, geotechnics, and civil works, responsible for analyzing studies, supervising investigations, and ensuring the geotechnical quality of the project.
Key Highlights:
1. Proven experience in soils, geotechnics, and soil mechanics.
2. Participation in bridge, road, and road infrastructure projects.
3. Preparation of technical reports and geotechnical documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
* Licensed professional in **Civil Engineering**.
* Registered and authorized with the professional association.
* Proven experience in **soils, geotechnics, and/or soil mechanics**.
* Specific experience in **bridge, road, road infrastructure, and/or civil works** projects.
* Experience in evaluating geotechnical conditions for foundations and structures.
* Knowledge of **soil mechanics, applied geology, and geotechnics**.
* Knowledge of field and laboratory soil testing.
* Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations.
* Knowledge of slope stability and soil behavior.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical tools related to the specialty.
* Ability to conduct fieldwork and prepare technical reports.
* Availability to work and travel to the project site.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Review and analyze the project’s **soil mechanics studies, geotechnical studies, technical dossier, drawings, and technical specifications**.
* Evaluate the geotechnical conditions of areas where bridges and their associated works will be constructed.
* Verify ground conditions for the construction of **foundations, abutments, piers, and other structures**.
* Participate in evaluating required geotechnical alternatives and solutions during project execution.
* Supervise and/or verify the execution of **geotechnical investigations, excavations, test pits, boreholes, and field tests**, as applicable.
* Review and interpret results of **soil mechanics and geotechnical tests**.
* Verify compliance with technical specifications related to the quality and characteristics of materials used in construction.
* Evaluate bearing capacity and foundation conditions according to approved studies and designs.
* Provide technical support during the execution of **shallow and/or deep foundations**.
* Evaluate stability conditions of **slopes, embankments, fills, and excavations**.
* Identify unforeseen geotechnical conditions in the technical dossier and propose alternative solutions.
* Issue technical recommendations regarding problems related to settlements, instability, seepage, erosion, or other ground conditions.
* Verify proper preparation, compaction, and shaping of **fills and embankments**.
* Supervise and control soil improvement works, when applicable.
* Coordinate with the **Construction Supervisor, Structural Engineer, Cost and Budget Engineer, Laboratory, Production, and other project specialists**.
* Review results of compaction controls and other required construction tests.
* Verify compliance with geotechnical parameters and criteria established in the technical dossier.
* Participate in field inspections and technical meetings related to the specialty.
* Prepare **technical reports, summaries, recommendations, and supporting documentation** for geotechnical activities.
* Record and document field conditions through reports and photographic evidence.
* Promptly report any geotechnical condition that may affect the project’s **safety, quality, cost, or schedule**.
* Propose preventive and corrective measures for identified geotechnical risks.
* Other duties related to the specialty assigned by the project management.
BENEFITS
* Market-competitive salary
Workplace: On-site employment