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Principal Engineer - Ground Engineering

Bogota, COLOMBIA, co💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-10-02

Core

Perform moderate portions of ground engineering assignments, gather and correlate soil and rock data, and provide specialized technical input for designs in transportation, water, and energy projects.

Role type

Mid-level IC geotechnical engineer

Builds

Geotechnical designs and specifications for infrastructure projects

Domain

Civil engineering / Geotechnical engineering

Required skills

Geotechnical design, Soil mechanics, Rock mechanics, Slope stability analysis, Retaining structures design, Foundation design, Soil improvement methods, Numerical analysis (FEM), CAD modeling

Preferred skills

Structural engineering software (SAP 2000, SAFE), BIM platforms, Geotechnical modeling software (Leapfrog, OpenGround, Gint), Underground works experience

Technologies

Roscsience, Geo Studio, PLAXIS 2D/3D, RS2/RS3, Civil 3D, Auto CAD, SAP 2000, SAFE, BIM 360, ACC, Leapfrog, OpenGround, Gint

Responsibilities

Perform specific and moderate portions of broader assignments in diverse geotechnical projects, Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established procedures, Prepare and manage technical specification sections related to designs, Independently perform tasks necessary to complete design elements, Provide guidance to entry-level engineers, Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality work, Perform quality control review of reports, design calculations and drawings, Work within interdisciplinary teams in infrastructure projects design, Identify discrepancies in results in calculations and reports

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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