Geotechnical Engineer (SCE-PPM-FC-2026-169-GRAP)

You will support the Future Circular Collider ( FCC ) site investigations campaign (approximately 100 deep boreholes) - including the project management, permitting and stakeholder engagement - and the design studies for the project's underground and surface civil engineering infrastructure, as a graduate engineer with experience in geotechnical and/or underground civil engineering, joining the civil engineering team working on the FCC at CERN.

Responsibilities

Support site investigations project manager with both site-based and office support for all execution of the planning, execution and reporting of the site investigations campaign.; Assist with design reviews of tunnels, shafts, caverns and surface structures, checking consultant deliverables against the brief, design codes and CERN requirements.; Support geotechnical calculations and analyses.; Help assess construction methods, including TBM and conventional excavation, and their interaction with ground conditions.; Contribute to the project geotechnical and hydrogeological risk register and to options studies for alignment and site layout.; Support cost estimates, construction schedules and quantity take-offs for the civil works.; Help translate site investigation findings into design parameters and geotechnical baseline information.; Prepare technical notes, drawings mark-ups and presentation material for internal reviews, committees and public engagement.; Liaise with other CERN groups (integration, survey, cooling and ventilation, safety, etc.) on interfaces with the civil works.

Requirements

Strong academic background in geotechnical engineering.; First experience working in a consultancy/contractor specialising in geotechnical works, either surface or underground.; Strong fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics.; Basic experience of geotechnical modelling.; Familiarity with GIS and geotechnical data management.; Ability to work in an international team and adapt readily to changing requirements.; Willingness to work on a variety of tasks as the team requires.; Organised, able to manage several tasks and deadlines at once.; A clear communicator, in writing and in person, with specialists and non-specialists alike.; Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.; You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .; You have a professional background in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (or a related field) and have either:; a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience,; or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.; You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Benefits

A monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.; 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.; Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.; Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.; A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.; Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.; On-the-job and formal training including language classes.