Scientific Engineer Geotechnics

Job Description

Whether your project site is located at the bottom of the ocean or deep into a mountain range, it’s hard to tell what’s going on beneath the Earth’s surface. And how your project may be impacted by those ground conditions – or even at risk. That’s where you come in!

As our new Scientific Engineer, you will focus on the development of Fugro’s Geotechnical tools that are deployed across the globe. Your expertise on sensors and measurement combined with geotechnical expertise is key in our roadmap to revolutionize offshore, nearshore and onshore Iin-situ soil testing.

You work closely with clients, academics and internal experts to gather requirements and identify room for innovation. After we know what needs to be done, you liaise with hardware and software engineers to go from idea to value.

You find yourself in an international environment where we value initiative. We invite those to apply with the creativity and right mindset to take on technical challenges and find new solutions.

Your role

• Develop new sensors for CPT and other in-situ testing tools;

• Collect specifications and requirement by connecting with clients and end users;

• Perform (on site) prototype testing and evaluate results;

• Collaborate with hardware design and software teams to realize actual production;

• Act as support line for client’s and end users when new solution is adopted;

• Keep yourself up to date with market standards, write papers and attend conferences.

Your track record

• A master’s degree or higher in Physics, Geotechnical Engineering, or relevant field;

• Preferably 3 or more years of working experience in (offshore) soil testing, innovation, and/or sensor development or equivalent;

• Proficient in scientific programming languages such as Python and computational modelling;

• You are flexible for occasional travel to test sites and conferences;

• You are a team player but also able to work independently.

It is considered a plus if you have

• Experience with drafting papers and presenting at conferences;

• Experience with basic data science practices;

• Affinity with hardware design;

• Familiarity with ISO standard.

What Fugro offers

• Working at the world's leading Geo-data specialist, where we aim to contribute to a world where nature is protected and people can thrive;

• A competitive salary;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

For further information, please contact Bram van der Ploeg, Talent Acquisition Partner, +31 6 3458 0051.

After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application;

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round;

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

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**.**