Sr. Chief Engineering Manager

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai seeks a senior Geotechnical Engineer with 18–22 years of experience to lead foundation design and ground improvement efforts. You will review soil reports, propose suitable foundations, and ensure compliance with IS/IRC/DOT standards while coordinating with clients and site teams.

Proficiency in Plaxis, L-pile, Civil 3D, and related tools is essential, with strong communication and project management skills expected.

Qualifications

• 18–22 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with intake wells (open & sinking), earthen structures.
• Familiarity with IS/IRC/MoRTH procedures and codes.
• Preparation/review of soil reports and foundation recommendations.
• Design of piles, wells, diaphragms, coffer dams, sheet piles.
• Liaison with execution teams and clients; site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for foundations and ground improvement.
• Review soil reports and recommend open/deep foundations.
• Prepare technical specs and BOQ for soil investigation.
• Coordinate with clients/consultants and support multiple projects.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical engineering

Ground improvement

Foundations design

Dams

Soil testing procedures

Site development

Slope stability

Liquefaction analysis

Communication skills

Education

B.E. Civil

M.E./M.Tech Geo-tech

Tools

Plaxis

L-pile

Slope-W

Civil 3D

MIDAAS

Geo-slope

Geo-studio

Job description

B.E (Civil.) & Specialization M.E. (Geo-tech) / M.Tech. (Geo-tech) from Reputed University Colleges/Institutes like NIT / IIT/ Reputed University Colleges/institutes

• Experience of 18 to 22 years in Geotechnical engineering, Intake Well (Open & Sinking method), Earthen Reservoir, Earthen Bund, Earthen ponds, Dams, Site development Works, ground improvements, shallow & deep foundation, ash pond constructions, etc for water and waste water treatment plants, irrigation, industrial effluent treatment plants, D-salination plants, smart infra projects.
• Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering and their application in Water and Effluent Treatment Plant.
• Familiarity with all Materials and Soil Testing Procedures as per IS codes/ IRC codes / MoRTH procedures and Guidelines.
• Preparation / Review of soil report and recommendations of foundation type (open or deep), ground improvement, Soil nailing, Rock Anchor.
• Design of Pile Foundations, Well Foundations, Diaphragm Walls, Coffer Dams, Sheet piles,
• Design of Shoring Systems for Temporary Excavations to protect collapse of loose soils for pile line laying works / Foundations Works etc.
• Slope stability analysis, liquefaction potential & various solution.
• Preparation of technical specification & BOQ for Soil Investigation work and reviewing the soil report.
• Knowledge in Preparation / review in Excavation drawing and Area grading work.
• Knowledge in Indian and International codes / standards, applicable software Plaxis, L-pile, Slope-w, Civil 3D, MIDAAS & Geo-slope, Geo-studio, etc.
• Liaising with execution, trouble-shooting and ability to support multiple projects and quick mobility for site visits
• Good communication skills to coordinate with Client / Consultants.
• Should be able to resolve Geotechnical related issues and advise Design Coordinator at site in related matters.
• Soil Structural Interaction Analysis Modelling and Support .