Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

This position is responsible for delivering geotechnical analyses, design, and studies for hydropower and pumped storage projects, as well as underground transportation infrastructure. The role also serves as a technical specialist in the field of rock mechanics and will strengthen our growing geotechnical engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the Project Managers and Lead Engineers in the engineering of hydropower plants, specially related to dams, tunnels, and underground infrastructure projects
• Analyse geotechnical field investigation results and develop preliminary recommendations
• Process and interpret engineering geological and geotechnical data
• Perform numerical analyses, design calculations, and prepare design documentation, including reports, specifications, and design sketches for drafting
• Conduct intermittent site visits for inspections and monitoring of ongoing projects
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines during the preparation of design deliverables and engage with client representatives
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, supporting their technical development and ensuring knowledge transfer within the team
• Depending on experience and interests, participate in R&D and knowledge development activities within AFRY’s international team of design experts.

Qualifications

• A good academic background with a MTech/PhD degree in Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in hydro power and/or tunnelling industry.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment and in-depth knowledge in the design of powerhouse caverns, water/rail/road tunnels, vertical shafts, slope stabilization and earth & rockfill dams
• Experience with tunnel design and assessment using NATM and TBM methodologies is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in geotechnical and rock mechanics software such as RS2, RS3, Slide2, Geostudio, Dips, UnWedge, SWedge, RocPlane, RocTopple, etc.
• Familiarity with national and international standards and codes relevant to geotechnical and rock engineering
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and make well-informed decisions
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients

Company Description

About AFRY:

ÅF was founded in 1895 and Pöyry in 1958. In February 2019, ÅF and Pöyry joined forces to form a single company under a new unified brand—AFRY.

AFRY is a leading international engineering, design, and advisory company, driving digitalisation and sustainability across the Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, AFRY brings more than a century of experience in energy and environmental technologies. Regardless of project size, our clients benefit from our deep technical expertise and broad industry experience. We are 18,000 colleagues present in 40 countries globally, and we intend to grow even further to increase our positive impact on society. We are proud of our history and excited about our shared journey ahead, with a strong commitment to sustainable solutions.

AFRY’s Energy Division is one of the world's largest and most successful independent energy consulting and engineering firms. It offers expert technical consulting, engineering, supervision, and project management services in the fields of hydropower, thermal power, nuclear power, renewable energy, and power transmission & distribution. We support clients in managing their assets throughout the entire project lifecycle, delivering both new construction and rehabilitation projects, as well as services for existing assets—backed by deep sectoral knowledge.

AFRY’s Hydro Unit is a globally recognized leader in hydro-technical consulting. Our experience spans: over 500 Hydropower Plant Projects, 450 Power Transmission Projects, 170 Power Distribution Projects, 200 Dams and Reservoir Projects, 150 Tunnels and Shafts (with a combined length exceeding 1200 km). These projects have been executed across more than 50 countries.

In line with our growing business, we are looking for qualified candidates for the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Noida (India) office.

Additional Information

Life at AFRY - with us you can be yourself

We meet each other with openness and respect and have fun together! We value you and your expertise.

With us you get:

• Competitive remuneration and social security benefits, aligned with industry standards and your experience level
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development in a strong, interdisciplinary work environment with access to leading, internationally recognized industry expertise
• Collaboration with AFRY specialists based in Sweden, Switzerland, and Austria, enabling knowledge exchange and global exposure.
• Challenging and diverse assignments across exciting, high-impact projects
• Challenging tasks in exciting and versatile assignments

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.