Job Offer: Plaxis Research Engineer at Bentley Systems

Welcome to a unique opportunity to join the Plaxis team, a part of Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company. We are seeking a talented Research Engineer to be based in the stunning city of Delft, Netherlands. This position offers close interaction with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the chance to work with globally recognized software and services in geotechnical engineering under the PLAXIS brand.

Position Summary

As a member of the Plaxis research team, you will provide domain expertise for continuous software development, implement and validate computational features for geotechnical engineering, and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals including quality, software, and support engineers. You will also engage with external research teams across various universities and institutes, contributing to solutions that address complex geotechnical challenges. Your role will ensure the geotechnical analysis functionalities are reliable from the research discovery phase through to final production.

Aligned with Seequent's global software development teams, our Plaxis team works on cutting-edge innovative projects while adhering to the highest quality standards. Despite our growth, we have maintained a “family” culture, which is why many of our employees have had long and fulfilling careers with us.

Essential Functions

• Research, validate, and document advanced soil/rock geotechnical features or tools.
• Maintain and improve test coverage of geotechnical features.
• Formulate and document benchmarks and case studies.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of product feature specifications.
• Assist the Support team in replying to complex technical user queries.
• Contribute to internal and external knowledge and expertise sharing activities.
• (Co)Author technical papers for conference proceedings or international journal publications.
• Engage with a network of experts (academic or professional) for collaborative work.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.

What You Bring to The Team

• An academic background (MSc or higher) in Geotechnical engineering or a related field.
• A clear research interest in numerical modeling with a passion for applying this in engineering practice.
• A problem-solving mentality and growth mindset.
• Strong presentation and communication skills in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Practical experience using PLAXIS or other geotechnical modeling packages is a plus.
• Experience in engineering design is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Why You Will Enjoy Working with Us

• Flexibility – Enjoy a hybrid office/home working model that supports work-life balance for you and your family.
• Financial Benefits – Competitive compensation, excellent pension and WIA insurance, plus the option to join our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Learning & Development – Access an array of training resources via our digital learning platform Degreed, engage in frequent career conversations with your manager, and thrive in a culture that promotes personal growth and internal promotion.
• Wellbeing – Participate in regular presentations and activities that enhance workplace wellbeing, such as “Setting Better Boundaries” and “Balancing Priorities.”
• Fun – Join in on regular social events, pub quizzes, gatherings, and our annual Seequent-wide Hackathon.

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Company Name: Bentley Systems

Job Title: Plaxis Research Engineer