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SOIL AND GEOTECHNICAL SPECIALIST

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Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

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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

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