Job Description

Geotechnical Engineer – Railway / Metro Projects

Experience

4 -10 years in Railway, Metro, or Linear infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise geotechnical investigations including boreholes, SPT, CPT, and laboratory testing along Railway corridors.
• Interpret geotechnical data and establish design soil parameters for Railway formation and Earthworks.
• Assess subgrade strength, CBR, and formation suitability for Railway track infrastructure.
• Perform stability analysis of embankments, cuttings, and earth structures.
• Identify locations requiring ground improvement and recommend suitable treatment methods (geosynthetics, soil stabilization, stone columns, etc.).
• Review earthwork materials, borrow areas, and compaction requirements for railway embankments.
• Monitor field quality control tests including field density tests, plate load tests, and settlement monitoring.
• Prepare and review Geotechnical Investigation Reports (GIR), Geotechnical Design Reports (GDR), and technical notes.
• Provide technical support during construction for formation preparation, ground improvement, and embankment works.
• Ensure compliance with RDSO guidelines, IS codes, and project technical specifications.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, embankment stability, and ground improvement techniques.
• Experience in Railway formation design and earthwork engineering.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical investigation data and prepare technical reports.

Software Skills:

• PLAXIS / GeoStudio / SLOPE-W (preferred)
• AutoCAD (basic)
• MS Excel

Education:

B.Tech / M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical specialization preferred).