Chief Geotechnical Expert- BID Position

Overview

Lead geotechnical investigations and design for semi‑high speed rail BIDs

Key Responsibilities

• ground investigation
• hydrogeology
• interface management
• risk mitigation
• design parameters
• instrumentation

Tasks

-Lead Ground Investigation and Model Development: 📈 Define the scope, plan, and supervise all geotechnical and geological site investigations (drilling, lab testing, geophysical surveys) across the rail corridor. The ultimate responsibility is to develop and finalize the comprehensive, approved Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR) and the Subsurface Ground Model. -Groundwater Management and Hydrogeology: Direct the hydrogeological assessment and the design of permanent and temporary groundwater control and drainage systems. This is critical for tunnel dewatering, preventing water ingress, and managing the impact of construction on local aquifers. -Interface Management and Technical Assurance: Lead the coordination with the Structural, Civil, and Track experts to ensure seamless integration of the geotechnical design. The role includes technical assurance and final sign-off on all ground treatment, earthwork designs, and ground improvement techniques (e.g., compaction, grouting). -Ground Hazard and Risk Mitigation: Act as the technical authority for identifying, assessing, and designing mitigation strategies for all geotechnical risks, such as seismic liquefaction, excessive settlement, ground heave, slope instability, and tunneling-induced ground movement in urban areas. -Foundation and Tunnel Design Parameters: Provide the certified geotechnical design parameters (bearing capacity, settlement, rock mass classifications, soil stiffness, shear strength, etc.) for all major structures, including viaduct foundations (piles/piers), tunnels (lining design loads), and underground stations. -Instrumentation and Monitoring Strategy: Develop and approve the detailed Instrumentation and Monitoring (I&M) plan for all critical structures (especially tunnels and deep excavations). This ensures ground behavior and structural response are continuously tracked against design predictions during and after construction.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• civil eng
• geotechnical
• 12+ years
• foundation
• english

What You Bring

-The period of "Eligible assignment" at the position immediately below the proposed position in organization shall also be considered but its weightage for the period shall be 50%. (For example, 02 years will be considered as 01 year). -Minimum 15 years post minimum qualification experience in detailed structural designs in Infrastructure projects -If assignment period is more than 2 years on a particular project, the number assignment will be considered as follows: Min. 4 years = 2 Assignments Min. 6 years = 3 Assignments -Graduate in Civil Engineering and Post Graduate in Soil/ Rock/ Geotechnical Engineering working Knowledge of reading, writing and Speaking in English. -Relevant Experience – 12 years’ experience for Review / Preparation of Geo-Technical Investigation report and Foundation design and Temporary / Enabling works design for Underground in Infrastructure sub sector related to Transport & Logistics as Geo-technical/ Foundation Expert or equivalent position. -The period of relevant Experience at the position immediately below the proposed position in organization shall also be considered but its weightage for the period shall be 50%. (For example, 02 years will be considered as 01 year). -Eligible Assignment – Must have Experience of one "Eligible assignment" as Interpretation of Geo-technical data, Geo- technical report, Analysis of Underground Structures, design of Foundation for Viaduct / Bridges as Geo-technical / Foundation Expert or equivalent position.

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-Provides engineering and consulting services in transport and infrastructure. -Expands expertise across rail, metro, tram, and bus systems with full-service capabilities from design to implementation. -Solves complex transport challenges with innovative solutions, combining technical proficiency with sustainable practices. -Expands reach into energy, water resources, and utilities sectors.

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