Site engineer

Reggio Emilia, Italy, with frequent international travel

CONTRACT TYPE

Full-time freelance engagement — VAT registration required

ABOUT THE ROLE

Dromo is looking for a Site Engineer to join our engineering team and support the delivery of racetracks, proving grounds and high-performance infrastructure projects worldwide.

The role combines site management, surveying, technical verification, design support and reporting , working closely with Dromo’s technical team, clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.

Projects may range from Formula 1 and MotoGP circuits to karting facilities, proving grounds, airports, dams and other performance-critical infrastructure.

The role requires a high level of flexibility and availability for international assignments, including periods of several weeks away from home and, when required, mobilisation with short notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Site Management & Reporting: Support the management of site activities and project delivery. Coordinate technical decisions and relationships with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders. Prepare daily site reports, technical updates and documentation required to record progress, issues, decisions and site conditions.
• Design: Use AutoCAD and GIS software to support engineering activities related to racetracks, airports, dams and other infrastructure projects. Prepare and revise drawings and technical documentation. Interpret design data and compare design and as-built conditions.
• Topography: Perform complex topographical surveys independently and/or as part of a team. Use professional surveying and measurement equipment. Depending on the project, equipment may include GNSS receivers, total stations, terrestrial laser scanners, mobile mapping systems, UAV photogrammetry and other specialised measurement technologies.
• Technical Assistance: Support other members of the technical team with CAD drafting, data preparation and surveying activities. Assist during topographical surveys and other site activities.
• Travel: Participate in site inspections, construction support and project management activities in different parts of the world. Undertake extended periods abroad and short-notice mobilisation where required by the project.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Dromo’s technical team, clients, contractors, consultants and laboratories to support the successful delivery of projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar technical discipline.

Technical Skills:

• Good knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Basic knowledge of GIS systems.
• Good knowledge of topography and surveying principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, profiles, cross-sections and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with 3D geometry, levels, slopes and construction tolerances will be considered an advantage.

Language: Good working knowledge of English.

Availability: Ability to undertake long-term travel assignments, including periods of several weeks away from home, sometimes with short notice.

Interests: A passion for motorsport will be considered a plus.

WORK ACTIVITIES

The Site Engineer will work both in the field and in the office , supporting construction, surveying, quality control and technical verification activities.

• Supervising and inspecting construction works on site.
• Verifying compliance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Checking track and pavement geometry, levels, slopes, crossfalls and construction tolerances.
• Performing and supporting topographical surveys and setting-out activities.
• Reviewing survey and as-built data against the design.
• Monitoring earthworks, subgrade, subbase, asphalt and pavement-related works.
• Supporting quality control during construction and paving activities.
• Carrying out surface regularity, level and pavement quality checks.
• Identifying deviations between design