SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHo Chi Minh City, VietnamNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering is required.
Experience with TerraIndex, CPeT-IT, Datgel CPT, or similar software is required.
Good attention to detail is required.
The candidate must be able to multitask and work quickly without errors.
Good all-round information technology skills are required.
Good communication skills are required.
The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent time management skills are required.
Experience working in dynamic office environments is required.

Responsibilities

Input and manage Geotechnical Investigation 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 in AGS format within the central database.
Process and interpret records from borehole samples, trial pits, and field tests, including gas and groundwater monitoring, permeability testing, DCP, CPT, and soakaway testing.
Use the OpenGround system to manage and process field testing data and engineers’ logs.
Produce 2D CAD drawings to support geotechnical investigation and reporting requirements.
Liaise with UK-based Project Managers and Geologists to coordinate and prioritize workloads and ensure project deliverables and client reporting deadlines are met.
Support the development of engineering solutions for foundations, slopes, and earth retention systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with databases and the OpenGround system is desirable.
Proficiency in Plaxis, Geo5, and Slope/W is an advantage.

Job Description

- 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 OpenGround 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.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical/Geological/Civil Engineering
- Experienced in TerraIndex/ 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

Additional Information

- 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).

About the Company

SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

SOCOTEC Global provides Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for the construction and built environment. Its work spans technical inspection, risk management, safety compliance, and quality assurance across projects and facilities. The company achieves this through field inspections, laboratory testing, and certification processes conducted by experts, with a global network that supports projects from design through operation. Compared with competitors, SOCOTEC differentiates itself through a long history of sector specialization, a proven track record of strategic acquisitions that expanded its geographic reach (France, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and its scale (revenue over €1.6 billion after recent acquisitions like Ninyo & Moore), and a focus on integrating services to cover the full TIC value chain. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted TIC partner for risk management, compliance, and performance improvement in the built environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Private
Total funding: $594M
Headquarters: Guyancourt, France
Founded: 1953

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