New Job Opening: Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Lubiatowo

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Lubiatowo

Position Overview:

This position is for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who will perform geotechnical activities for the Poland AP1000 Project at the project site in Lubiatowo, Poland. The successful candidate will report to the lead field engineering geologist/geotechnical engineer or their designee. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to quality. The successful candidate will be expected to provide full time support of earthwork and subsurface investigation activities at the site throughout the duration of the scope of work.

Responsibilities:

The work will require observing field work including field and onsite lab testing, drilling and sampling activities, attending meetings and coordinating with construction, earthwork contractor other engineering geologists/geotechnical engineers and/or client engineers in a team environment. Responsibilities include the scope described below.

• Become familiar with the companies specification(s), earthworks activities including compaction, bill of quantities and related subcontract documents.


• Participate in scheduled training activities


• Provide technical direction to subcontractors performing the work, as required


• Observe field geotechnical activities and enforce technical and quality requirements


• Draft field instruction forms to resolve technical issues or provide clarification for work


• Review field information provided by the subcontractor to ensure accuracy and compliance with Bechtel’s requirements


• Communicate observations and site conditions to the lead field engineer/geologist


• Inspect and approve subgrade preparation, structural fill placement, moisture conditioning, lift thickness, and compaction, including proof-rolling of exposed subgrade.


• Coordinate work with the lead field engineer/geologist


• Coordinate work between multiple subcontractors and ensure consistency of information provided by different subcontractors


• Review field and laboratory test results (density, gradation, moisture) and coordinate remediation of non-conforming areas with engineering and Construction.


• Identify construction issues or deviations early and coordinate corrective actions with Construction, subcontractors, and home-office engineering.


• Immediately elevate issues to the lead field engineer/geologist for resolution, if resolution is not reached with subcontractors performing the work.


• Assist with the preparation of the companies daily reports


• Participate in site safety and plan of the day meetings, as scheduled


• Be aware of and comply with safety requirements and reporting responsibilities


• Assist with any surveillance by the client or the Polish National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA), including presentation of samples and field work


• Assist/mentor younger/less experienced field engineering geologists/geotechnical engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university or college and minimum 5 years of progressive related experience

• Extensive experience related to overseeing and/or performing earthwork, subgrade preparation and compaction control, together with the associated field and laboratory testing.


• Ability to read and interpret geotechnical drawings and specifications; familiarity with soil characterization.


• Knowledge of Polish standards and construction permitting.


• Right to work in Poland without sponsorship


• Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).


• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.


• Ability to communicate in English.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in English


• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (Polish and international) used in the nuclear industry

• Polish certification as a Geotechnical Engineer


• Knowledge of Polish geology, preferably the geology around Lubiatowo


• Demonstrable previous experience working on a large industrial EPC project


• Experience with licensing, design, and construction of commercial nuclear power plants

• Experience with nuclear quality programs


• Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university.


• Experience working with procedures meeting nuclear quality assurance programs and occupational health and safety