Geotechnical Construction Engineer
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Senior
Bachelor's
La Hague, France
In PersonTravel within France, including short- and long-term assignments, is required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in earthworks, including earth movements, platforms, slopes, soil treatment, excavation and fill management, bearing-layer reinforcement, and soil mechanics.
- Knowledge and experience in soil-structure interaction, including retaining walls and screens, shallow foundations, deep foundations, and mixed foundations.
- Ability to integrate geotechnical risk across all study phases and deliverables.
- Ability to incorporate the carbon footprint of proposed geotechnical solutions.
- Ability to address geotechnical issues related to nuclear safety or defense and the applicable design framework.
- Ability to ensure compliance with quality, traceability, and document-management requirements.
- Engineering-school degree in Civil Engineering, specialized in geotechnical engineering.
- At least 5 to 10 years of experience in construction supervision for an engineering consultancy or in geotechnical design studies for structures, infrastructure, and special works.
- Strong technical skills in earthworks, earth movements, platforms, and roads and utilities networks.
- Good knowledge of public and private works contracts.
- A valid driving license is required.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary on-site geotechnical contact for the project owner and its owner's engineer and support organizations.
- Lead construction meetings and prepare reports for the geotechnical discipline.
- Participate as an integral member of the project team for geotechnical studies.
- Monitor and manage geotechnical investigation contracts during the study phase.
- Incorporate the study project director's instructions and manage project interfaces.
- Participate in discussions with inspection bodies and nuclear safety authorities.
- Monitor project finances, including the final projected cost and remaining work.
- Manage contractual matters and analyze and monitor risks for geotechnical projects.
Desired Qualifications
- Willingness to combine technical work with project management.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to anticipate and work rigorously.
About the company
Starting
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tikehau raised over €1 billion in July 2025 to fund Egis expansion.
- Egis bought RockSol on November 24, 2025, deepening Western U.S. transportation reach.
- Lochner rebranded as Egis on August 17, 2026, signaling faster U.S. integration.
What critics are saying
- Africa Intelligence reported September 16, 2026 arbitration over Cameroon's unpaid Tollcam debt.
- Egis's African subsidiary carve-out into Infras Group risks client confusion and talent loss.
- Aggressive acquisition-driven growth after Lochner, RockSol, Engeny, and Ecometrix strains integration.
What makes Egis Group unique
- Egis now combines Lochner, RockSol, and global services across 70 countries.
- It owns rare end-to-end infrastructure capabilities: design, operations, concessions, and mobility.
- The 2026 Africa reorganization sharpened focus without abandoning 25-country regional reach.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Phone/Internet Stipend
- Wellness Program