Geotechnical Engineer – Rock Mechanics

About the role

As a Geotechnical Engineer at AFRY you will work on diverse and challenging rock engineering projects, collaborating with a skilled team in Sweden and using cutting‑edge technology to deliver innovative solutions for infrastructure, tunnels, underground stations and rock cuts.

Key responsibilities

• Design and engineer various rock constructions such as tunnels, underground stations and rock cuts.
• Analyse rock mechanical investigations and produce detailed reports.
• Perform advanced geotechnical calculations using Q‑system, RMR and GSI classifications.
• Develop and deliver drawings and 3D models.

Required profile

• Qualified degree in rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering or geology with rock mechanics.
• Minimum 2 years experience in rock mechanics, including analytical and numerical analyses.
• Experience reviewing calculations prepared by other consultants.
• Good written and verbal English (minimum CEFR B1).

Required skills

• Proficiency with rock mechanics software such as RocScience suite, Flac2D/3D and UDEC.
• Knowledge of classification systems Q‑system, RMR and GSI.
• Working knowledge of CAD (parametric or direct modelling) and MS Office.
• Familiarity with Trimble/Novapoint, MicroStation/OpenRoads or Rhino/Grasshopper is a plus.
• Understanding of sheet piles, retaining walls, pile foundations and earth reinforcements.