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Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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- Master's degree
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ASSYSTEM —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- B.Sc
- Master's degree
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
SYSTRA —Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Civil engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
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McDermott —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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- English
- Master's degree
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SYSTRA —Faridabad, Haryana
- Remote
- English
- Master's degree
- Project management
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Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Bachelor's degree
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Dhanraj Properties —Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra
- Up to ₹10,00,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
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Bridging Associates Pvt Ltd —Nagpur, Maharashtra
- ₹20,000 - ₹30,000 a month
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
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SYSTRA —Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Electrical experience
- Bachelor's degree
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Burns & McDonnell —Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
Lead Tunnel Designer
Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Sr. Chief Engineering Manager - Civil
Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Civil engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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General Manager – Civil (Infra Projects)
Boson Infra India Pvt. Ltd. —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- ₹80,000 - ₹90,000 a month
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Senior Tunnel Engineer - Design
Larsen & Toubro —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Civil engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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L&T Technology Services Limited. —Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- B.Sc
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Arcadis —Bengaluru, Karnataka
- AutoCAD
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree

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GEOLOGICAL EXPERT

Larsen & Toubro -
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Civil engineering
B.Sc
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Civil Engineering
Leadership
Communication skills

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GEOLOGICAL EXPERT

LNT/GE/1673979

HCI-Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Chennai

Posted On 08 Apr 2026
End Date 05 Oct 2026
Required Experience 10 - 20 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Geotechnical Engineering

Minimum Qualification

Master of Technology (MTech)

Job Description

The Geotechnical Manager is a key technical leadership role responsible for planning, managing, and controlling all geotechnical engineering aspects of an underground tunnelling project. This role ensures safe, economical, and technically sound excavation, ground support, and tunnel construction by integrating geotechnical investigations, design, monitoring, and construction methodologies. The Geotechnical Manager works closely with design consultants, construction teams, contractors, and client representatives to manage ground risks and ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Geotechnical Planning and Investigations

Review and interpret geotechnical investigation reports, borehole logs, laboratory test results, and geophysical data.
Identify ground conditions such as soil strata, rock mass classification, groundwater levels, faults, shear zones, and weak ground conditions.
Recommend additional investigations where required to mitigate geotechnical risks.
Ensure geotechnical data is adequate for design and construction decision-making.

2. Design Review and Technical Oversight

Review and approve geotechnical and tunnel design documents including alignment, excavation methods, support systems, and lining designs.
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (IS, BS, Eurocodes, ITA guidelines, etc.).
Provide technical input for selection of tunnelling methodology such as TBM, NATM, SEM, or Cut & Cover.
Coordinate with structural, hydraulic, and MEP teams to resolve design interfaces.

3. Construction Support and Site Supervision

Provide continuous geotechnical support during tunnelling works, shaft construction, and underground structures.
Monitor ground behavior during excavation and ensure timely implementation of ground support measures such as rock bolts, shotcrete, steel ribs, forepoling, grouting, and ground improvement techniques.
Guide site teams on excavation sequences, face stability, and temporary support requirements.
Assess ground conditions encountered versus predicted conditions and recommend modifications to construction methods if required.

4. Instrumentation and Monitoring

Develop and implement a comprehensive geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plan.
Oversee installation and interpretation of instruments such as piezometers, inclinometers, settlement markers, extensometers, and convergence measurements.
Analyze monitoring data to identify trends, anomalies, and early warning signs.
Ensure compliance with trigger levels and initiate corrective actions when limits are exceeded.

5. Risk Management and Safety

Identify geotechnical hazards including ground collapse, excessive settlement, water ingress, squeezing ground, and face instability.
Prepare and maintain a Geotechnical Risk Register and Method Statements.
Support preparation of emergency response plans related to geotechnical failures.
Ensure all geotechnical works comply with project safety, health, and environmental (SHE) requirements.

6. Groundwater and Seepage Control

Evaluate groundwater conditions and inflow risks during excavation.
Recommend appropriate dewatering, grouting, or waterproofing measures.
Monitor water inflows and assess their impact on excavation stability and surrounding structures.

7. Interface with Stakeholders

Liaise with clients, consultants, independent engineers, and authorities on geotechnical matters.
Participate in technical meetings, progress reviews, and risk workshops.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and responses to queries raised by stakeholders.

8. Documentation and Reporting

Prepare and review geotechnical design notes, method statements, risk assessments, and construction reports.
Maintain records of ground conditions, support installed, and monitoring data.
Support claims, variations, and dispute resolution related to geotechnical issues by providing technical justification.

9. Team Leadership and Coordination

Lead and mentor geotechnical engineers, site engineers, and monitoring teams.
Coordinate with construction managers, planning teams, and quality control teams to ensure smooth execution.
Promote best practices in geotechnical engineering and tunnelling.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum 10–15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with significant exposure to underground tunnelling projects.
Proven experience in metro, rail, road, or utility tunnel projects.
Strong understanding of tunnelling methods, ground support systems, and instrumentation.

Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret complex geotechnical data and make sound engineering judgments.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Proficiency in geotechnical software and reporting tools.
Strong leadership and decision-making abilities under challenging site conditions.

Work Environment

Primarily site-based with exposure to underground construction environments.
Requires coordination with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
May involve night shifts or extended hours depending on project requirements.

Overall Objective

The Geotechnical Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of the underground tunnelling project by proactively managing ground risks, supporting construction teams, and maintaining the highest standards of geotechnical engineering practice.

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GEOLOGICAL EXPERT

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Minimum Qualification

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Geotechnical Planning and Investigations

2. Design Review and Technical Oversight

3. Construction Support and Site Supervision

4. Instrumentation and Monitoring

5. Risk Management and Safety

6. Groundwater and Seepage Control

7. Interface with Stakeholders

8. Documentation and Reporting

9. Team Leadership and Coordination

Qualifications and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Work Environment

Overall Objective