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On-site in Madrid·Added 4 months ago (last checked 31 Oct)
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- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree



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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Profile/Skills
- Degree or Master's in Geology, Geological Engineering, or similar.
- More than 5 years of experience in Underground Engineering.
- Knowledge of IT Tools: Word, Excel, Autocad, Rocscience, Leapfrog, or similar.
- Knowledge of geology, rock mechanics, and soil mechanics.
- Knowledge of using tools for the analysis and obtaining of geological and geotechnical data.
The role
Their projects are based exclusively on the rigorous analysis of the problem, proposing technical solutions that reduce construction costs, under maximum conditions of safety, respect for the environment, and commitment to the community.
Since its inception, SYSTRA Subterra has offered services both in the design phase and during construction. As a design engineering firm, its services encompass field data collection and interpretation, sophisticated support and lining calculations, functional design, and safety facility design; all of which are applied to the feasibility, basic engineering, value engineering, and detailed engineering phases. In the construction phase, its services extend to geotechnical monitoring and monitoring of slopes, tunnels, and underground works.
Context
We are looking to strengthen the team for the execution and control of geological and geotechnical work in the field and in the office.
What you'll do
Missions/Main Duties
- Study, identification, and classification of materials and geological processes, as well as the results of these processes.
- Research of geological processes applied to civil engineering, water and energy, and mining.
- Mechanical characterization of the strength and deformation parameters of soils and rocks.
- Coordination with the companies executing field surveys, in-situ testing, and laboratory testing.
- Supervision and control of field surveys, in-situ testing, and laboratory testing.
- Preparation of geological and thematic maps related to Earth Sciences.
- Scientific and technical advice on geological, geotechnical, and risk topics.
- Geotechnical analysis of foundations, excavation slopes, and earth structures.
- Coordination with the Drafting and Design Engineering departments.
- Geotechnical analysis of tunnels and underground works with indication of existing construction risks.
- Preparation of the geological and geotechnical content annexes for projects, reports, and, in general, technical documentation.
About SYSTRA
- Industry
- Engineering Consultancy
In their own words
About the company & team
SYSTRA Subterra is a company belonging to the French group SYSTRA.
Currently, the SYSTRA Subterra Group is composed of 4 companies in Spain, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, which for functional purposes operate as a single company, organizing its human resources and means to offer the optimal service according to the project and the phase in question.
During these years, SYSTRA Subterra has consolidated itself worldwide as one of the leading engineering companies specialized in the field of underground works, being a leader in the sector in Latin America according to the technical magazine Tunnel&Tunneling (Annual Listing 2104).
Additional information
Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.
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