Experienced geotechnical engineer / Erfaren rådgiver geoteknikk

Do you want to become part of a geotechnical environment in growth with a solid foothold in the Norwegian market? We are now looking for experienced geotechnical engineers for our offices in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger

Become part of a strong professional environmentCOWI is one of Norway's largest consulting engineering companies in the field of complex infrastructure design, buildings, renewable energy, water and environment. We have an extensive and experienced geotechnical team, recognized for their skill and expertise especially in the development of model-based geotechnical design. The Norwegian geotechnical team consists of more than 25 employees, with the entire COWI Group totalling more than 200 geotechnical engineers internationally.

Opportunity for specialist expertise 

We can offer exciting assignments and a great variety of projects, a few highlighted below:

• Zoning plan for E6 Moelv-Roterud (incl. new Mjøsbru) for Nye Veier. 
• Hangarbrua, geotechnical design of an aluminium network arch bridge for Statens vegvesen
• Design and build Fv44 Stasjonsvei-Gausevågen together with Risa and Kruse Smith for Rogaland Fylkeskommune.
• Design and build Fv359 Kaste-Stoadalen together with HHS for Vestfold & Telemark fylkeskommune.
• Hamar Station, detail design for BaneNor
• Stjørdal Station, detail design for BaneNor
• Bodø airport, airside. Detail design for PEAB. 
• Design and build Station Improvements Strømmen-Oslo-Ski for NCC Norge AS.

Your expertise. Our team. Together we shape the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

We are looking for someone with:

• Master degree in geotechnical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with geotechnical consulting and engineering. Including interpretations of geotechnical data, planning and follow-up of geotechnical field investigations, calculations and reporting, support and training of other colleagues. 
• Good practical and theoretical knowledge
• Good written and oral formulation skills, both in Norwegian and English

 We seek motivated and skilled engineers who are interested in further professional development within the field of geotechnical engineering.

The responsibilities of the role will be adapted to experience and motivation.

Please note that some customers and projects may require security clearance at various levels, necessitating security clearance for some projects or positions.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. This means no fossil-based projects, instead we aspire to make 100 % of our revenue from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development, and we cultivate an environment of belonging and fun. We believe this brings out the best in you, both at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 8000 people who contribute their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment to our projects.

What we also offer

• Excellent opportunities for personal development through a personal development plan and internal courses
• National and international collaboration across the organization and different disciplines. We have approx. 70 different professional networks and knowledge-sharing communities in COWI
• An internal mobility programme committed to supporting you in exploring opportunities in COWI
• Flexible working hours with a home office arrangement
• Competitive salary and benefits 
• 26 days annual leave and paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• An active company culture with social and athletic activities, “lønningstreff” and company cabins
• Last, but not least, a good working environment. It is important for us to be generous and stand up for each other, which is also reflected in our employee surveys

Got more questions?

Place of work will be Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim or Stavanger. We process applications on an ongoing basis, and look forward to receiving your CV. If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Discipline Geotech Inger Søreide on IJSE@cowi.com or phone +47 90147916.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

We do our utmost to ensure that our recruitment process is as fair and unbiased as possible. You can help us by not including a photo in your CV when you apply.

Please state in the application which office location you would prefer. Feel free to send your application in Norwegian.

Equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.

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