Geotechnical Engineer

Growth For Impact; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth For Impact seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to coordinate site investigations for wind, solar and renewable energy installations. You will develop and interpret geotechnical reports, support foundation design and ground improvement strategies, and review third-party data while ensuring QA for outsourced work.

Based in Pune, this role requires 2–5 years of geotechnical experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years geotechnical experience, preferably in renewable energy or large-scale projects.
• Experience with site investigation techniques, borehole logging, lab test interpretation, and foundation engineering.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with partner agencies for geotechnical investigations, soil testing and site assessments for wind farms, solar parks, and other renewable energy installations.
• Analyse soil, rock, groundwater, and terrain conditions using field data, lab results, and geotechnical modelling tools.
• Develop and interpret geotechnical reports, including foundation and pile design recommendations and slope stability assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams on foundation design, ground improvement techniques, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review third-party geotechnical reports and provide quality assurance for outsourced investigations.
• Support environmental impact assessments with geotechnical input.
• Participate in field visits, on-site inspections, and construction monitoring as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of geotechnical standards, industry best practices, and renewable energy-specific challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Geotechnical modelling software

Site investigation tools

Job description

ROLE

• Coordinate with partner agencies for conducting geotechnical investigations, soil testing and site assessments for wind farms, solar parks, and other renewable energy installations.
• Analyse soil, rock, groundwater, and terrain conditions using field data, lab results, and geotechnical modelling tools.
• Develop and interpret geotechnical reports, including foundation and pile design recommendations and slope stability assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams on foundation design, ground improvement techniques, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review third-party geotechnical reports and provide quality assurance for outsourced investigations.
• Support environmental impact assessments with geotechnical input.
• Participate in field visits, on-site inspections, and construction monitoring as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of geotechnical standards, industry best practices, and renewable energy-specific challenges.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of geotechnical experience, preferably in renewable energy, heavy infrastructure, or utility-scale projects.
• Experience with site investigation techniques, borehole logging, lab test interpretation, and foundation engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to project sites domestically and internationally.