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    GURUGRAM · FULLTIME

    Geotechnical Engineer Hydropower & Pumped Storage Projects

    AECOM

    AECOM

    Gurugram · onsite · Posted 2d ago

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    Undisclosed11–19 yrsfulltimeGurugram

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    About this role

    Company Description
    At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
    We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
    Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
    Job Description
    Job Summary
    We are seeking a highly competent Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering for hydropower and pumped storage projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design of foundations, underground structures, slopes, and associated civil works. The role involves supporting projects from feasibility studies through detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with applicable national and international standards.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Plan, supervise, and review geotechnical site investigations, including boreholes, geophysical surveys, in-situ testing, and laboratory testing.
    • Interpret geological, hydrogeological, and geotechnical data for engineering design.
    • Carry out geotechnical analysis and design for:
      • Dam and barrage foundations
      • Intake and outlet structures
      • Headrace and tailrace tunnels
      • Surge shafts and pressure shafts
      • Underground powerhouses and transformer caverns
      • Penstock foundations and anchor blocks
      • Switchyards and project infrastructure
      • Pumped storage upper and lower reservoirs
    • Perform foundation assessments, bearing capacity analysis, settlement analysis, seepage analysis, and slope stability evaluations.
    • Assess rock mass characteristics using RMR, Q-System, GSI, and other recognized rock classification systems.
    • Design excavation support systems, rock bolting, shotcrete, retaining structures, grouting, drainage systems, and ground improvement measures.
    • Prepare and review geotechnical design reports, design calculations, technical specifications, and tender documents.
    • Coordinate with geological, civil, structural, hydraulic, hydromechanical, and electromechanical engineering teams to ensure integrated project design.
    • Review contractor submissions, construction methodologies, and geotechnical instrumentation plans.
    • Provide technical support during excavation, foundation treatment, underground construction, and commissioning activities.
    • Monitor geotechnical performance through instrumentation data and recommend corrective measures where necessary.
    • Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, value engineering studies, and technical risk assessments.
    • Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and safety requirements.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
    • Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline is preferred.
    Additional Information
    • Proficiency in engineering software such as PLAXIS, FLAC/FLAC3D, Rocscience Suite (RS2, RS3, Slide2), GeoStudio, MIDAS GTS NX, or equivalent geotechnical analysis software.
    • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office applications.
    • Indian Standards (IS Codes) related to geotechnical engineering.
    • BIS guidelines for dams and underground structures.
    • ICOLD Bulletins and Guidelines.
    • International standards such as Eurocodes, ASTM, and relevant engineering practices.
    National guidelines applicable to hydropower and pumped storage projects
    At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
    To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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    Engineering DesignAutoCADengineering softwaregeotechnicalclassificationcivil worksElectromechanicalGeologyDrainage SystemsDesign CalculationsExcavationconstructionDigital SolutionscontractorcomplianceCivil Engineering

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    About AECOM

    AECOM

    AECOM

    Engineering & Construction

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    1990

    36 years old

    Dallas

    USA

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