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Bangalore, Karnātaka, India

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

If you are a well-qualified principal geotechnical engineer with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace new challenges, here's'an opportunity to play a prominent role in the further growth of one of the leading ground engineering groups in the world. With more than 400 ground engineering professionals world-wide, AtkinsRéalis Geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence and commitment of our people in all aspects of geotechnical engineering. We see a bright future as we adapt and strengthen our technical expertise in growth areas, such as Tunnelling, Mass Transit, Major Infrastructure and Energy.


We have a great opportunity in our Bangalore office for an ambitious Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our experienced and dynamic team to help deliver a range of projects primarily in the infrastructure sector (roads, rail, water and commercial / industrial development).
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role as a technical reviewer in the ground engineering input to some of our most challenging projects.

Requirements:

The successful applicant will be a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with a proven technical and project management track record.


Candidates should have:

  • A minimum of 22+ years industrial experience in a similar organisation

  • A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc/Meng/MTech or equivalent)

  • Chartered status (C.Eng, P.Eng,P.E, or equivalent)

  • Proven experience of acting as a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment

  • Highly experienced with geotechnical analysis software like PLAXIS (2D&3D) SLOPE/W, WALLAP, PDISP, VDISP & REPUTE.

  • Proven Geotechnical design experience

  • Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to develop and lead Geotechnical design teams

  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients

  • Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs

  • Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work

  • A willingness to travel on short assignments both to the UK and overseas

Desirable Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering plus master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, P.hD., or equivalent is preferred.

  • Structural engineering codes and standards experience is preferred.

  • Strong understanding of Engineering Geology and Geotechnical design and Construction Methods.

  • Numerical modelling software experience for design of excavations and/or concrete structures is preferred.

  • Sufficient post-graduation experience, with a significant proportion gained with an engineering design company undertaking the design of Geotechnical or related infrastructure in Soft Ground and Hard Ground.

Rewards and Benefits:

  • A competitive salary will be offered to the right person.

  • Employees' Provident Fund Scheme (PF)

  • Medical Insurance coverage for the employee, his / her spouse and two children

  • Accident Insurance coverage for the employee

  • Annual bonus / Gratuity Scheme

Location

Bangalore, Karnātaka, India

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-137072

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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