Geotechnical Engineer
Larsen & Toubro
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Kolkāta, West Bengal
Contract type: Full time

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Geotechnical Engineer with strong experience in soil stability analysis, deep excavation, and temporary support systems design. The ideal candidate will be proficient in advanced geotechnical software, particularly PLAXIS, and have hands-on experience designing shoring systems, sheet piles, and cofferdams to support safe and efficient construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled Geotechnical Engineer with strong experience in soil stability analysis, deep excavation, and temporary support systems design. The ideal candidate will be proficient in advanced geotechnical software, particularly PLAXIS, and have hands-on experience designing shoring systems, sheet piles, and cofferdams to support safe and efficient construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive geotechnical investigations and soil stability analyses to evaluate subsurface conditions and risks.
- Utilize PLAXIS and other geotechnical modeling software for finite element analysis related to soil-structure interaction and stability.
- Design effective shoring systems, including sheet pile walls and cofferdams, to support excavation works safely.
- Conduct deep excavation analysis considering soil behavior, groundwater conditions, and load impacts.
- Develop technical reports, design calculations, and construction drawings related to geotechnical aspects of projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil engineers, structural engineers, and construction teams to ensure designs are practical and compliant with safety standards.
- Review contractor submissions and provide expert recommendations for temporary earth retention systems.
- Monitor construction activities related to excavation and shoring to ensure adherence to design specifications and safety guidelines.
- Stay updated with industry standards, codes, and best practices in geotechnical engineering.
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with emphasis on soil stability, deep excavations, and temporary support design.
- Proficiency in PLAXIS software for geotechnical finite element analysis.
- Strong knowledge of shoring design techniques including sheet piles and cofferdams.
- Experience in deep excavation analysis and related geotechnical risk assessment.
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with other geotechnical software such as GEO5, Settle3D, or FLAC.
- Knowledge of groundwater control techniques in excavations.
- Experience with large infrastructure projects.
- Strong report writing and client communication skills.
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