Geotech Expert – K4- Pune

SYSTRA; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA India is seeking a senior Geotechnical professional with 10+ years in rail/metro projects to review geotechnical investigations, provide foundation and tunnel design input, and oversee excavation and dewatering strategies on major urban infrastructure works in India.

The role requires strong coordination with structural and civil teams, TBM specialists, and contractors, with a focus on risk assessment and technical reporting to ensure project safety and performance.

Qualifications

• B.Tech with 10+ years in rail/metro infra projects; PG specialization in Geotechnical.
• Geotechnical design review experience across foundation, tunnelling and ground improvement.
• Review of geotechnical investigation reports and borehole data.
• Foundation recommendations for stations, depots and viaducts.
• Excavation and dewatering reviews for complex metro works.
• Tunnel ground-condition assessments and risk-based mitigation.
• Settlement and monitoring reviews during construction and TBM activities.
• Geotechnical risk assessments and recommendations for mitigation.
• Technical reports and recommendations to contractors and clients.
• Review of contractor method statements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Review geotechnical investigation reports and borehole data.
• Assess soil and groundwater conditions along metro alignment.
• Evaluate foundation and tunnel ground conditions and inputs for design.
• Review excavation support systems and dewatering proposals.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, TBM teams and contractors.

Skills

Geotechnical design review

Geotechnical investigation review

Foundation recommendations

Excavation/dewatering reviews

Tunnel ground-condition assessments

Settlement and monitoring reviews

Geotechnical risk assessments

Technical reports and recommendations

Review of contractor method statements

Education

B.Tech with 10+ years in rail infra projects; PG in Geotechnical

Job description

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.

Missions/Main Duties

• Geotechnical Investigation Review
• Review geotechnical investigation reports, borehole logs and soil/rock profiles.
• Assess soil and groundwater conditions along the Metro alignment.
• Review laboratory and field test results such as SPT, CPT, permeability, UCS and other relevant tests.
• Identify gaps in investigation and recommend additional investigations where required.
• Underground Metro & Tunnel Works
• Review geotechnical aspects of underground stations, tunnels, shafts and cross passages.
• Assess ground conditions for TBM/NATM/cut-and-cover construction, as applicable.
• Review ground classification and expected geological/geotechnical risks.
• Provide recommendations for excavation and ground-support requirements.
• Foundation & Structural Works
• Review geotechnical parameters for foundations of stations, viaducts, depots and ancillary structures.
• Review bearing capacity, settlement and foundation recommendations.
• Assess pile foundations, pile capacity, lateral capacity and pile-group behaviour.
• Review foundation-related design calculations and contractor submissions.
• Excavation & Temporary Works
• Review excavation support systems such as:
• Diaphragm walls
• Secant/contiguous piles
• Sheet piles
• Strutting systems
• Anchors
• Assess excavation stability and potential ground movement.
• Review dewatering arrangements and their impact on surrounding structures.
• Groundwater & Dewatering
• Assess groundwater levels and hydrogeological conditions.
• Review groundwater control and dewatering proposals.
• Monitor risks of piping, uplift, seepage and excessive drawdown.
• Assess potential impact of underground construction on nearby buildings and utilities.
• Settlement & Ground Movement
• Review predicted ground settlement and deformation.
• Monitor settlement associated with tunnelling and deep excavation.
• Review instrumentation and monitoring data.
• Recommend mitigation measures where settlement or ground movement exceeds acceptable limits.
• Construction Supervision & Monitoring
• Inspect geotechnical aspects of construction works.
• Verify actual ground conditions against design assumptions.
• Review excavation faces, rock/soil conditions and support systems.
• Provide technical recommendations when unexpected ground conditions are encountered.
• Tunnel / TBM Support
• Provide geotechnical input for TBM alignment and tunnelling methodology.
• Review geological/geotechnical baseline information.
• Assess risks such as weak zones, boulders, rock fractures, water ingress and mixed-face conditions.
• Support decisions regarding ground treatment, grouting and excavation parameters.
• Technical Document Review

Review And Comment On

• Geotechnical investigation reports
• Geological profiles
• Foundation design reports
• Tunnel/geotechnical design reports
• Excavation and shoring designs
• Dewatering proposals
• Ground improvement proposals
• Method statements
• Instrumentation & monitoring plans
• Contractor's technical submissions and RFIs
• Ground Improvement
• Review proposals for ground improvement and treatment.
• Assess suitability of grouting, jet grouting, soil improvement and other techniques.
• Monitor effectiveness of ground-treatment measures through appropriate testing and monitoring.
• Interface Coordination

Coordinate With

• Structural Engineers
• Underground/Tunnelling Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• TBM teams
• Survey teams
• Hydrology/dewatering specialists
• Contractors and design consultants
• Utility and architectural teams
• Quality, Safety & Risk Management
• Ensure geotechnical works comply with project specifications and applicable codes/standards.
• Identify geotechnical risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Review NCRs and corrective actions related to geotechnical works.
• Support safe excavation and tunnelling practices.

Profile/Skills

• B.Tech 10+ years in rail related/major infrastructure project and execution of related works in at least one metro project with PG Specialization in Geotechnical Field.
• Geotechnical design review comments
• Geotechnical investigation review reports
• Foundation recommendations
• Excavation/dewatering reviews
• Tunnel ground-condition assessments
• Settlement and monitoring reviews
• Geotechnical risk assessments
• Technical reports and recommendations
• Review of contractor method statements and calculations
• Support for construction completion and as-built documentation

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure.It’s not a job - it’s a career!

Workplace Type

On-site