Technical Director – Geotechnical & Underground Infrastructure

Lombardi Engineering Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lombardi Engineering Group is seeking a seasoned professional to lead engineering teams for complex tunnel and underground infrastructure projects in India. Responsibilities include overseeing multidisciplinary design activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in underground infrastructure, strong technical leadership skills, and a long-term commitment to work from India. Qualifications include a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with a Master's or PhD in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years of experience in underground infrastructure design and leadership.
• Experience in tunneling projects and underground structures.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction of tunnel and geotechnical infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical oversight for TBM, NATM/SEM, and drill-and-blast tunnels.
• Serve as primary technical interface with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client management

Business development

Communication and presentation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Masters or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Lead the technical direction of complex tunnel, underground, and geotechnical infrastructure projects across India. Provide engineering leadership, oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage key client relationships, and contribute to the growth of Lombardi Engineering India's underground infrastructure practice.

Job Description

• Act as the principal technical authority for feasibility studies, DPRs, detailed design, and construction-stage engineering services for tunnel and underground infrastructure projects. Lead and review geotechnical, structural, tunnel, and multidisciplinary design activities, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Provide technical oversight for TBM, NATM/SEM, drill-and-blast tunnels, deep excavations, shafts, caverns, and underground transportation and hydropower infrastructure. Manage and mentor engineering teams, establish QA/QC processes, and coordinate with Lombardi Group's international specialists and technical experts.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, government authorities, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project delivery. Support business development activities, including technical proposals, strategic client engagement, and identification of new project opportunities.
• Provide technical advisory support during construction, including design reviews, engineering assessments, risk management, and independent checking assignments. Represent Lombardi Engineering India at industry forums, technical committees, academic reviews, and professional conferences.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with Masters or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Structural Engineering, or Underground Construction. More than 20 years of professional experience, including significant leadership responsibility on major underground infrastructure, tunnelling, or geotechnical projects.
• Proven experience in design and delivery of TBM and/or conventional tunnelling projects, underground structures, metro, railway, highway, water, or hydropower infrastructure. Chartered Engineer, Fellow, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
• Strong technical leadership, client management, business development, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Experience working with multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent the company at senior client and industry levels. Past experience of working in India is desirable.
• Long term commitment to work from India.

Contact

• Rakesh Ravinder Pandita
• Shweta Dixit