Deputy Manager - Geotechnical Engineer

ReNew; Lucknow; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer in Lucknow to drive subsurface investigations, risk assessment, and geotechnical design for pumped storage projects. You will oversee deep-sealed and pit-type powerhouse configurations, implement rock mass characterization, and guide underground excavation methodologies.

Responsibilities include slope stability analyses, monitoring instrumentation, and coordinating with civil and project teams to ensure robust, safe design aligned with project

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading geotechnical investigations for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to perform stability analyses for dams, excavations, and pump storage facilities.
• Experience in rock mass characterization and design of underground structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise geological/geotechnical investigations for pumped storage projects.
• Provide inputs for powerhouse design including deep-sealed and pit-type configurations.
• Perform slope stability analyses for powerhouse excavations, dam abutments, and access routes.
• Develop rock mass characterization for tunnels, caverns, and underground structures.
• Review drill-and-blast plans, shotcrete, and rock bolt patterns for geotechnical compliance.
• Monitor geotechnical instrumentation data and interpret results.
• Maintain geotechnical risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with civil design teams to embed geotechnical assumptions in structures.

Skills

Geotechnical Investigations

Slope Stability Analysis

Underground Caverns

Rock Mass Characterization

Geotechnical Design

Job description

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Lead Geotechnical Engineer will provide specialized expertise in subsurface investigation, geological risk assessment, and geotechnical design for Pumped Storage Projects. The role focuses on deep-sealed and pit-type powerhouse design, underground structure execution, slope stability analysis, and risk mitigation for complex subsurface conditions — all critical to the technical integrity and schedule performance of PSP projects.

Key Sector Exposure – Hydro & Pumped Storage

• Design and execution of deep-sealed and pit-type powerhouses in hydroelectric and PSP projects.
• Geological and geotechnical investigations for large hydro or PSP infrastructure (>200 MW / >500 MW).
• Slope stability analysis for dam abutments, powerhouse excavations, and access roads.
• Underground works including tunnel excavation, cavern design, and rock support design.
• Subsurface risk assessment and mitigation for complex geological conditions.
• Review of contractor geotechnical submittals, instrumentation plans, and monitoring data.
• Support for DPR geotechnical chapters, geological risk registers, and site investigation reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise geological and geotechnical investigations for pumped storage projects.
• Provide geotechnical inputs for powerhouse design including deep-sealed and pit-type configurations.
• Perform and review slope stability analyses for powerhouse excavations, dam abutments, and project site areas.
• Develop rock mass characterization and classification for underground structures including tunnels and caverns.
• Provide expert technical guidance on underground excavation methodologies, tunnel support design, and cavern construction.
• Review drill-and-blast plans, shotcrete design, and rock bolt patterns for compliance with geotechnical conditions.
• Monitor and interpret geotechnical instrumentation data including convergence, piezometers, and extensometers.
• Develop and maintain geotechnical risk registers identifying key subsurface risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide geotechnical inputs for powerhouse layout optimization, foundation design, and underground structure alignment.
• Support value engineering exercises to optimize foundation and underground structure designs.
• Coordinate with civil design team to ensure geotechnical assumptions are properly embedded in structural designs.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

• Act as the primary geotechnical interface between internal engineering teams, project management, and external stakeholders.
• Review, validate, and provide direction on consultant deliverables including site investigation reports, geotechnical models, and design recommendations.
• Drive regular technical review meetings with consultants, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders to track progress and resolve challenges.
• Coordinate with the Engineering Geologist and field investigation teams on data interpretation and investigation management.

Location : Lucknow

Experience : 5 to 8 Years