Technical Director – Geotechnical & Underground Infrastructure

Lombardi Engineering Group; New Delhi; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lombardi Engineering India seeks a Technical Director – Geotechnical & Underground Infrastructure to lead tunnel and underground projects across India, providing engineering leadership and senior direction. You will oversee multidisciplinary design, QA/QC, client interfaces, and mentor teams while coordinating with international experts to grow the underground practice.

The role requires 20+ years of experience in underground construction, BE/BTech with Masters/PhD, and a long-term commitment to

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with Masters/PhD in Geotechnical/Underground topics.
• 20+ years of professional underground/infrastructure experience.
• Leadership in major tunnelling or geotechnical projects.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal technical authority for feasibility studies, DPRs and detailed design.
• Lead geotechnical, tunnel and multidisciplinary design activities with QA/QC.
• Oversee TBM, NATM/SEM and underground infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with clients, authorities, and international experts; support BD.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering

Masters/PhD Geotechnical/Underground

Tools

TBM

NATM/SEM

Job description

Technical Director – Geotechnical & Underground Infrastructure

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 RavinderPandita
• ShwetaDixit