Geotechnical Engineer

Locations
Prague, Czechia / Brno, Czechia
Country
Czechia
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Various
Discipline
Civil, Structural
Job ref
9628
Recruiter contact
Justyna Bielas

One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries and a global reach spanning six continents. With over 17,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we are helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.

Our teams take an active part in foreign and national infrastructure projects, specializing in transport planning, highways, geotechnics, water, environment, tunnels, and foundations.

 

Our Prague office is looking to add Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing geotechnical team. Under the direction and guidance of experienced engineers, you will provide geotechnical/tunnel engineering services involving the design, inspection and construction management of geotechnical structures, tunnels, shafts, underground structures, and trenchless (micro tunnel, auger bore, horizontal directional drilling) installations. We already worked on these projects: Prague Ring Road, Prague Metro – Line A, Metro in Baku, Chennai Metro Rail in India, Thames Tideway Project in UK, ASEA Ecology Mitigation and Flood Defence Scheme in Bristol (UK).


 

We welcome applications from candidates that have completed their Master of Science degree, though a Masters in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering is preferred. The following characteristics will be required or preferred for the newest addition to our Mott MacDonald Team:

  • Master´s degree in civil engineering (civil/geotechnical/tunnelling)
  • 4 - 6 years geotechnical and/or structural design experience
  • Active Czech and English
  • Strong written and oral communication ability
  • Computer literate and familiar with the latest design software packages and technology
  • Enthusiastic and willing to work in a team environment
  • Self-motivated with good organizational capability
  • Demonstrate continuing maintenance of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions


 

Job Profile :

 

  • Be involved in the delivery of a wide range of engineering projects
  • Produce documentation, including reports, engineering sketches, engineering calculations and drawings, participate on preparation of technical specifications
  • Having an appreciation of the roles of fellow professionals on multidisciplinary projects and interfacing and coordinating with them appropriately
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of current technical standards and practices and taking a ‘hands on’ role in technical matters
  • A role in driving to digital strategy within Civil and Structural engineering
  • The role will be challenging, demanding, varied and offer fantastic opportunities for skill set and career development
  • Active sharing of the knowledge

What we offer:
  • Full-time employment
  • ‘Sport card’ - package allowing access to most of sport facilities
  • English courses provided by the company in our offices;
  • Mentorship on the Incorporated Civil Engineer license preparation process, certified by internationally recognised UK chamber of civil engineers – Institution of Civil Engineers in the UK;
  • Financial cover of your one technical license payment per year;
  • Competitive life insurance options;
  • Private medical cover;
  • Agile and safe working environment;
  • Flexible start and finish working hours;
  • Possibility of short and long-term business trips including international;
  • Long-term global project opportunities involving international collaboration and knowledge sharing;
  • Targeted training with strong emphasis on the organisation’s Digital Innovation and Transformation programme;
  • Interesting and developmental design activities on international projects;
  • Great, easy-going atmosphere and chance to work with experienced and inspiring people from all around the world.