Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Joining Arup
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The opportunity
We are looking for Senior Geotechnical Engineer who will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design for a range of infrastructure and building projects. The role involves technical leadership, project management, and mentoring of junior engineers, while ensuring that geotechnical solutions are technically sound, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Skilled in performing and reviewing advanced geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, seepage, pile foundation behavior, and earth retaining structures. Proficient in ground improvement techniques and seismic-resistant design. Demonstrated expertise in preparing Geotechnical Interpretative Reports (GIR), Design Reports (GDR), and technical documentation.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budgets, and timelines. Adept at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, preparing technical proposals, and overseeing quality assurance in compliance with IS, IRC, BS, Eurocode, and ASTM standards. Committed to mentoring junior engineers and fostering technical excellence through internal reviews and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Job Location- Mumbai/Gurugram/Bangalore
Is the Role right for you
Qualifications & Experience:
· M.Tech / M.E. in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Mechanics (preferred) or equivalent with Minimum 8–12 years of relevant geotechnical design and investigation experience.
· Proficiency in PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), LPILE, SAFE, STAAD Foundation, or similar. Knowledge of Standards: IS 6403, IS 2911 series, IS 2950, IS 8009, IS 1893, IS 456, BS 8004, and relevant IRC codes.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent report writing and communication skills. Ability to manage teams and coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders and client-facing skills and experience in proposal preparation.
What we offer
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs
Different people, shared values.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
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Our Application Process
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