Job Description

Lahmeyer International GmbH

The Dornier Groupstands for innovative projects and exciting challenges and is a competent and reliable partner for complex consulting projects and demanding engineering services in a national and international environment. We bundle our expertise in the four Business units Power and Heat, Renewables as well as Mobility and Water.

For our stake in Lahmeyer International GmbH in Bad Vilbel, Germany or at project offices worldwide we are looking for a qualified and dedicated

Geotechnical Engineer (m/f/d)

Lahmeyer International GmbH is a leading international engineering company specialising in planning and consulting for energy, hydropower and irrigation systems. They stand for experience, quality and global expertise, supporting complex projects from development and planning through to operation, backed by the latest technical methods. Their multidisciplinary team combines comprehensive expertise with local practice to deliver efficient, seamless solutions for complex water resource projects.

What you can achieve with us:

• Perform geotechnical analyses and design for dams, embankments, tunnels, and underground caverns
• Plan, supervise, and interpret geotechnical investigation campaigns, defining soil and rock parameters for stability, deformation, seepage, and seismic analyses
• Develop and review geotechnical designs for excavation support systems, slope stabilization, underground openings, and foundation treatment works
• Provide geotechnical supervision during construction, including monitoring of excavation, ground behavior, support installation, and grouting works
• Prepare and review geotechnical design reports, calculation notes, risk assessments, and construction-stage documentation
• Produce geotechnical sections, analytical models, and 3D models to support design development and construction decision-making
• Support feasibility, tender, and detailed design stages, as well as site supervision for complex dam and underground works

What convinces us:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) or related discipline (M.Sc./Dipl.-Ing.; PhD/Dr.-Ing. is an advantage)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in geotechnical analysis, design, and construction supervision of dams, tunnels, and underground caverns
• Knowledge of 2d and 3d analysis software is a must
• Strong expertise in soil and rock mechanics, foundation engineering, excavation stability, and underground support design
• Demonstrated experience with numerical and analytical geotechnical modeling, including stability, deformation, and seepage analyses
• Experience with 3D geotechnical and underground modeling software is considered a must
• Fluency in spoken and written English; international project exposure is a plus
• Willingness to undertake international assignments and extended site supervision missions

What we have to offer:

• 30 days of holiday – Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are also days off
• Subsidy for ‘eurekantine’ – so you can get through the working day feeling fresh and well-fed
• JobRad leasing – get to your destination on your dream bike
• Employee and refer-a-friend bonus – we share our success with you
• We support your personal and professional development
• Company-wide summer party & local Christmas parties
• Together we stand for our values – reliability, open communication, trust, health, and genuine appreciation

Your contact person

As an international company, we value diversity and welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, physical or mental abilities, cultural, social, or ethnic background, religion, or worldview.

We look forward to receiving your application as Geotechnical Engineer (m/f/d)!

Dornier Group GmbH

Personalabteilung

Zimmerstraße 67/69

D - 10117 Berlin