Geotechnical Engineer at the Swedish Geotechnical Institute (SGI)

The Swedish Geotechnical Institute (SGI) is an expert authority working for safe, efficient, and sustainable construction and the sustainable use of land and natural resources. Our tasks include preventing landslides, rockfalls, and coastal erosion. SGI also works on developing new methods for remediating contaminated areas. SGI is part of the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise and has a total of approximately 100 employees. The headquarters are located in Linköping, with offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.

We are looking for you who have professional experience and are interested in contributing to reducing the risks of landslides and rockfalls. SGI provides geotechnical support to municipalities and county administrative boards in the planning and construction process to long-term reduce risks in the built environment and distributes state grants for preventive measures along the Göta älv river. We work with both research and advisory services and knowledge dissemination to contribute to a safe and sustainable societal development. The societal need for support to prevent risks and prevent damage from natural disasters such as landslides, rockfalls, and erosion has increased and will further increase due to exploitation and the ongoing climate change. Therefore, we see an increased demand for our support regarding geotechnical issues, including in the planning process.

1 position(s).

Job Description

Your duties consist of providing support to municipalities, county administrative boards, and authorities regarding geotechnics in the planning process. You will also lead stability investigations and support the municipalities along the Göta älv river when they plan measures against landslides, rockfalls, and erosion.

You will be part of SGI's Planning Unit, which handles cases concerning detailed and general plans, infrastructure planning, and cases from the Land and Environment Court. The position also involves developing our operations and participating in cross-authority collaborations. This leads to external contacts, primarily with authorities and municipalities. The work involves, in addition to leading your own assignments, also contributing to others' assignments within SGI's operations.

The person employed will be part of SGI's emergency organization, which provides geotechnical support primarily to the rescue services in the event of or at early indications of landslides or rockfalls.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• A Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering (specifically in societal infrastructure construction) from a technical university or equivalent competence assessed by the employer as equivalent.
• Good geotechnical knowledge regarding slope stability in areas with loose clays and quick clays.
• Experience with geotechnical investigation work and design.

It is meritorious if you have experience of geotechnical work in the execution phase of geotechnical measures and/or from work within another authority and knowledge of the planning process.

We want you to have an interest in the development needs of society and the geotechnical industry. You should be able to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and English. It is important that you find joy in external contacts, appreciate collaboration, and can be inspired by our societal mission.

In the selection process, great weight will be placed on your personal suitability. To be able to work with us, you must share the state's common value base, http://www.sgi.se/sv/om-sgi/sa-arbetar-vi/vardegrund-och-kompass/ (http://www.sgi.se/sv/om-sgi/sa-arbetar-vi/vardegrund-och-kompass/).

Salary: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent.
Working hours: Daytime.

We are looking for one or more employees. The position is located at the Planning Unit, Department of Physical Planning and Buildability in Gothenburg. The position is a permanent employment, but a probationary period may be considered. Start date as soon as possible according to agreement.

We Offer

We offer you the opportunity to be part of a socially important mission where you get to work with developing and varied tasks, as well as good opportunities for competence development. Here, we value differences in background, experience, and competence and see them as a strength in our work. You become part of a workplace characterized by engagement, joy in work, and a clear focus on employee well-being and development. Our employees are our most important asset, and to succeed with our societal mission, we need knowledgeable and engaged colleagues. We strive to be an attractive, inclusive, and sustainable employer where you are given the opportunity to thrive and grow. Here, individual and differentiated salary setting is applied, in accordance with state guidelines and current regulations. The salary process is transparent and based on a systematic valuation of equal and equivalent tasks within the authority. As an employee, you are offered a favorable holiday agreement, the possibility of flexible working methods and remote work to some extent, as well as a generous fitness allowance and several other state benefits.