Nikola Jovanovic
@nikolajovanovic
Geotechnical engineer specializing in laboratory soil testing and geomechanical research.
What I'm looking for
I’m Nikola, a geological/geotechnical engineer focused on laboratory geotechnical research, equally strong in the office and on the terrain. With 8 years of experience in geology, I’m motivated by new experience and personal development.
As CHIEF OF THE SOIL DEPARTMENT and HEAD OF THE GEOMECHANICAL LABORATORY, I led documentation and lab operations, including complete documentation required for ATS accreditation. I manage sampling and geotechnical investigation work—granulometric analysis, Atterberg limits, degree of compaction checks, and Proctor—while monitoring and calibrating measuring equipment.
I also prepare laboratory reports and geotechnical (geomechanical) studies (graphics in AutoCAD), and I test bearing capacity using a dynamic plate. Earlier, as SENIOR GEOLOGY ENGINEER FOR GEOTECHNICAL RESEARCH, I mapped railway tunnels and slopes and supported geotechnical measurements in the field (SPT/CPT data collection, piezometers, pouring tests, and inclinometers), including extensive exploratory drilling supervision.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief of the Soil Department
Mega Infrastructure D.o.o.
Jan 2024 - Jun 2026 (2 years 5 months)
Led the soil department within laboratory geotechnical research. Oversaw laboratory testing and reporting for geomechanical soil assessments, including equipment calibration and documentation for accreditation.
Head of Geomechanical Lab
Graditelj
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Managed the geomechanical laboratory, including complete documentation required for ATS accreditation. Conducted and supervised geotechnical investigation lab work and produced geotechnical reports, including dynamic plate bearing capacity testing.
Senior Geology Engineer
Civil Engineering Institute
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Performed geotechnical research work, including mapping railway tunnels and slopes for reconstruction and preparing associated study documentation. Conducted laboratory and field-related geotechnical activities such as SPT/CPT data collection and monitoring of geotechnical instruments.
Geology Engineer
Geoput
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Supported engineering-geological research and geotechnical study preparation for transport infrastructure projects, including tunnel and metro line investigations. Involved observation and mapping of exploratory wells and associated geotechnical testing data collection and instrumentation monitoring.
Geology Engineer
China Road and Bridge Corporation Montenegro
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Worked on geomechanical field activities related to the construction of multiple parallel tunnels, including mapping slopes and monitoring geotechnical parameters. Conducted field investigations and measurements such as SPT/CPT-related work, groundwater measurements, and observation of piezometers and inclinometers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade
Master's studies, Geology Engineering (Geotechnical)
2019 - 2020
Master studies at the Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, including work related to geotechnical investigation and laboratory preparation.
Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade
Geology Engineer (Geotechnical Research), Geology Engineering (Geotechnical)
2011 - 2016
Basic academic studies in geology engineering for geotechnical research at the Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade.
Milutin Milanković School of Geology and Bridges
High School Diploma, Geology and Bridges
2007 - 2011
High school education in geology and bridges, including drafting graphic documentation and preparing studies for construction projects.
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