Geotechnical Engineer Job at ASSYSTEM (Chennai)

Job Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India. The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

Job Responsibility

Geotechnical design, preparation of supporting calculations, reports, and specifications related to foundation design, earthworks, slope engineering, retaining wall design, underground excavations, ground treatment, and ground investigation
Responsibility for small projects and reviewing the work of externally procured consultants working on larger, more complex projects
Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a project team, including allocating and checking work and providing feedback on performance
Coordinates activities with colleagues and team members to meet deadlines and achieve set targets in the most effective and efficient way
Ensures junior team members are adhering to delivery standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of the industry
Provides recommendations on resourcing (people) requirements for specific projects to more senior team members
Leads the development and submission of proposals for routine, low-risk projects and contributes to the development of proposals for moderately complex projects
Supports in development of business by maintaining client relationships and ensuring client loyalty and repeat work through excellent customer service and delivery

Requirements

Experience in geotechnical design of earthworks, slopes, retaining walls, underground structures, port structures, building structures, ideally in a variety of sectors. Experience in the Transportation sector would be a particular advantage
Experience in designing and delivering ground improvement methods in wide variety of environments
Experience in preparation and checking of well-presented design calculations, notes, reports, and general correspondence
Conversant with IS, IRC & relevant international codes and leading industry analysis and software for the design of slopes, retaining walls and foundations
Experience in preparing, running, and interpreting finite element packages such as ‘PLAXIS’ would be a distinct advantage
Experience and understanding of the multi-disciplinary design process
Knowledge of practices and procedures used within the water, transportation, and/or energy sectors would be an advantage
Experience of managing small projects independently
Supervising, mentoring, or developing less experienced engineers
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Commercial awareness in dealings with clients, proposals, and projects
Learning agility, actively learning through experimentation and experience, and seeking ways to grow and to be challenged
First degree in a relevant engineering/geological field, together with a recognized postgraduate geotechnical qualification or doctorate in relevant field
Take responsibility for technical & administrative development and support the learning of sub-ordinates
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in the field of geotechnical engineering

Nice to have

Experience in the Transportation sector would be a particular advantage
Experience in preparing, running, and interpreting finite element packages such as ‘PLAXIS’ would be a distinct advantage
Knowledge of practices and procedures used within the water, transportation, and/or energy sectors would be an advantage

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