Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Join Fugro as a Geotechnical Engineer in Belgium!

Fugro is seeking a bright, highly skilled, and motivated Geotechnical Engineer with a strong passion for geotechnics and a creative mindset to join our growing Land Site Screening & Consulting Team in Belgium. The Fugro office in Belgium offers specialized consultancy and engineering services worldwide in both the marine and land environments for projects in the energy and infrastructure markets.

Fugro is the world’s leading independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large constructions, infrastructure, and natural resources. We provide the technical data and information required to design, construct, and maintain structures and infrastructure in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Working around the globe, Fugro employs approximately 10,000 employees in around 60 countries.

As a Geotechnical Engineer at Fugro, you will:

• Drive Business Development: Actively participate in the growth of our land consultancy business.
• Project Management: Plan, develop, coordinate, prepare, and oversee reporting for multiple projects and clients.
• Geotechnical Expertise: Provide geotechnical interpretation, analysis, and advice in a variety of standard and non-standard geotechnical engineering studies.
• Design Excellence: Design soil structures such as tailing dams, soil improvement projects, and settlement reclamations. Design structures with significant geotechnical components like quay walls, retaining walls, and tailing dams.
• Collaborative Consulting: Advise structural engineers on pile design, basement structures, bearing capacities, settlements, and soil pressures.
• Field Supervision: Oversee geotechnical campaigns and soil testing, ensuring quality control of performed works.
• Safety Compliance: Observe and follow all company safety rules and procedures.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate technical excellence and thrive in a fast-paced engineering consultancy environment. Key requirements include:

• Educational Background: A Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Geotechnical Insight: Familiarity with geotechnical practices and markets in Belgium.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal skills in Dutch or French and English. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Customer Focus: A commitment to customer satisfaction and delivery excellence.
• Interpersonal Skills: An open and respectful attitude with the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences.
• Willingness to Travel: Regular travel within Belgium and occasional travel abroad.

• A competitive salary
• Numerous career and training opportunities both nationally and internationally
• Flexible working hours and, in consultation with your manager and according to corporate guidelines, the possibility to work from home
• A very competitive pension plan: 10% of the annual gross salary
• Collective health insurance
• Company car
• Phone subscription
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid work
• Net expense allowance
• Meal vouchers
• Sectoral bonus
• Fixed annual salary reevaluation

At Fugro, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. We provide our employees with a supportive and dynamic workplace, and we are committed to innovative solutions in geo-intelligence and asset integrity. Here’s what you can expect:

• Collaborative Culture: We aim to create a family-like working environment where teamwork is valued.
• Multicultural Team: Join a diverse team that cultivates an entrepreneurial attitude and a desire for continuous learning and improvement.
• Work-Life Balance: We believe in delivering results rather than hours and strive for family-friendly employment practices.
• Employee Wellbeing: We cherish initiatives that promote our employees’ wellbeing and health.

If you are passionate about contributing to a world-renowned company and have the relevant skills and experience, we welcome your application.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.