Geotechnical Engineer
Socotec
Posted: May 28, 2025
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Hà Nội, Vietnam. The ideal candidate will have expertise in geotechnical engineering and a strong understanding of the Vietnamese market. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing geotechnical solutions to ensure the safety and stability of infrastructure projects.
Required Skills
Job Description
The SOCOTEC Group offers its customers and partners missions throughout the life cycle of infrastructure and buildings to ensure compliance, extend their lifespan, improve their technical, energy and environmental performance, and thus guarantee the safety of people. Independent trusted third party and with offices in 26 countries and more than 11,300 people.
SOCOTEC is a leading player in risk management and technical advice in the world. Established in Vietnam since 2018, SOCOTEC Vietnam works closely with colleagues in France, Germany, Italy, UK, USA, Spain, Netherlands and other SOCOTEC offices. For our office in Hanoi, we are looking immediately for a Geotechnical Investigation.
MISSIONS
• Input Geotechnical Investigation (GI) data for UK-based projects;
• Process drillers' records and support automation of reporting processes;
• Generate factual report content: collate data, write summaries, process photographs;
• Import and check digital data (AGS format) in the central database;
• Process logs of borehole samples, trial pits, and field tests (e.g. gas/water monitoring, permeability testing);
• Use the Openground system to manage data entry for field testing and engineer logs;
• Liaise with UK project managers and geologists to prioritize workload;
• Prepare and finalize reports including mounting of site and core photographs;
• Ensure reporting deadlines for clients are met.
 
 
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Experience working in dynamic office environments
• Ability to work fast (without mistakes)
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• 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
• Attractive salary and bonus with annual revision
• Compulsory insurance pay as gross monthly salary
• Flexible working time with 12 annual leave days & 15 work from home days
• 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 skill)