Geotechnical Engineer

SocotecThành phố Hồ Chí MinhJob.bopublished 11/05/2026

Company Description

SOCOTEC VIETNAM is a technical support platform for the SOCOTEC Group providing expert services on a range of projects in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Around the globe, more than 15,000 experts in 26 countries across 5 continents deliver professional services in construction, buildings & real estate, infrastructures, environment & safety and certification.

We are currently expanding our ENGINEERING SERVICES and are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team and help deliver high-quality projects to our clients

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).