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Geotechnical Engineer Hydropower & Pumped Storage Projects Company Description At AECOM, were delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team 47,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Job Summary We are seeking a highly competent Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering for hydropower and pumped storage projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design of foundations, underground structures, slopes, and associated civil works. The role involves supporting projects from feasibility studies through detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with applicable national and international standards. Key Responsibilities Plan, supervise, and review geotechnical site investigations, including boreholes, geophysical surveys, in-situ testing, and laboratory testing. Interpret geological, hydrogeological, and geotechnical data for engineering design. Carry out geotechnical analysis and design for: Dam and barrage foundations Intake and outlet structures Headrace and tailrace tunnels Surge shafts and pressure shafts Underground powerhouses and transformer caverns Penstock foundations and anchor blocks Switchyards and project infrastructure Pumped storage upper and lower reservoirs Perform foundation assessments, bearing capacity analysis, settlement analysis, seepage analysis, and slope stability evaluations. Assess rock mass characteristics using RMR, Q-System, GSI, and other recognized rock classification systems. Design excavation support systems, rock bolting, shotcrete, retaining structures, grouting, drainage systems, and ground improvement measures. Prepare and review geotechnical design reports, design calculations, technical specifications, and tender documents. Coordinate with geological, civil, structural, hydraulic, hydromechanical, and electromechanical engineering teams to ensure integrated project design. Review contractor submissions, construction methodologies, and geotechnical instrumentation plans. Provide technical support during excavation, foundation treatment, underground construction, and commissioning activities. Monitor geotechnical performance through instrumentation data and recommend corrective measures where necessary. Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, value engineering studies, and technical risk assessments. Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and safety requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline is preferred. Additional Information Proficiency in engineering software such as PLAXIS, FLAC/FLAC3D, Rocscience Suite (RS2, RS3, Slide2), GeoStudio, MIDAS GTS NX, or equivalent geotechnical analysis software. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office applications. Indian Standards (IS Codes) related to geotechnical engineering. BIS guidelines for dams and underground structures. ICOLD Bulletins and Guidelines. International standards such as Eurocodes, ASTM, and relevant engineering practices. National guidelines applicable to hydropower and pumped storage projects At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create cutting-edge, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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