General information

Reference

2025-3859  

Position description

Category

F11 Geotechnics - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Geotechnical & Natural Hazards Engineer - Project manager

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

CDI

Context and contributions of the position

For a more sustainable development and management of territories, BRGM develops integrated approaches to the management of natural risks impacting the soil, subsoil and coastal strip, as well as risks resulting from human activity, linked to sites and soils degraded by industrial activities or former mining activities. In this context, the Risks Department provides its expertise in the management of risks related to the soil and subsoil, whether of natural or man-made origin. The position is offered in the RMVT unit (Ground instabilities risks) dealing specifically with risks linked to :
• Clayey soil shrinkage and swelling
• Natural and man-made underground cavities (including detection)
• Landslides, block falls, mudslides, debris flows, …
• Soil erosion phenomena due to runoff

Job description

The missions will focus on:
- Technical studies, expert appraisals, project management assistance;
- Contributions to PPRN development (natural hazard prevention plan), hazard characterization and mapping;
- Geotechnical calculations (geotechnical modeling and instabilities);
- Tender preparation (expert appraisals, research projects, commercial projects);
- Project management;
- Production (reports, studies, expert appraisals) and scientific dissemination (papers, conferences, public communication);
- Technical and scientific watch

Profile

Desired start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: CDI
Education level: Bac + 5
Experience: 10 - 15 years

Proven skills in geotechnics, soil and rock mechanics;
Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, civil engineering and underground structures; Autonomy, initiative;
Good interpersonal skills;
Thoroughness; Respect for deadlines; Good writing and speaking skills; Good level of English.

Working conditions

Full-time position. Frequent short-term travel. Occasional medium-term travel.


Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.
Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM. We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.
At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 18/09/2025.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!
We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.

Position location

Job location

France

Location