Senior Engineer - Geotechnical

About the role

Egis, an international engineering, consulting and construction firm operating in 100 countries, is looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its Bengaluru office. The role leads geotechnical projects, provides technical expertise and mentors junior team members, covering soil and foundation challenges in line with Indian building codes and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations including soil sampling, laboratory testing and ground characterization
• Design and analyze foundations, slopes and underground structures using geotechnical software and modeling
• Perform slope stability analysis and assess geotechnical hazards
• Prepare technical reports, design calculations and construction recommendations
• Supervise field work, coordinate with contractors and monitor construction against geotechnical specifications
• Use AutoCAD and software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio and SLIDE to build models
• Collaborate with structural engineers, architects and project managers, and review geological and hydrogeological data
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with Indian building codes and standards
• Manage project timelines, budgets and deliverables while maintaining quality

Required profile

• 8+ years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering, with expertise in soil mechanics and foundation design
• Knowledge of site investigation methods, slope stability analysis, groundwater management and laboratory testing
• Proven field work experience and site supervision capability
• Technical writing and report preparation skills
• Thorough knowledge of Indian building codes and IS codes
• Project management experience handling multiple concurrent projects
• Preferred: tunneling or underground construction experience, familiarity with international standards, and mentoring experience

Required skills

• Geotechnical software: PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLIDE or equivalent
• AutoCAD and other design software
• Analytical and problem-solving skills