Engineer- Geotechnical

Do you want to work with a global team of experts working on some of the most challenging projects? Do you have experience in geotechnical analysis and design of underground structures? Then join us and we can be outstanding together

JOIN COWI TUNNELS TEAM IN GURGAON

With over 93 offices worldwide, COWI is a leading international consulting group providing clients with innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges within transportation, energy, environment, water, industry, buildings and planning. Together with our close to 7,500 dedicated professionals, COWI pushes the boundaries of engineering design around the globe.

By joining the team, you will become part of our Tunnels and Underground Structures department with around 150 skilled professionals in India, and of the geotechnical team that, in close collaboration with specialists elsewhere in COWI's Engineering Design Centre (EDC) Business Line, delivers projects globally.

TURN CHALLENGES INTO SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

As an Engineer, you will join our global team of experts and will report to the head of the Geotechnical Section within the Tunnels and Underground Structures department. You will be performing analysis, providing design and preparing reports for tunnels, bridges and various underground structures, such as shafts, immersed tunnels, cut-and-cover tunnels, TBM tunnels and deep excavations for transportation and other infrastructures works. You will perform analysis and design of foundations, earthworks, ground improvement and various earth retaining solutions. You will carry out ground movement assessment and building damage impact assessment due to tunnelling and deep excavations and assist in proposals of instrumentation and monitoring. You will extensively use advanced geotechnical analysis for complex problems. You will be working under own initiative with supervision of more experienced engineers in this role. You will be applying foundational engineering concepts on assigned tasks through mentored experience.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Deliver tasks under some supervision in the specific work area.
• Compile design documents including reports, memoranda, calculations and drawings.
• Write parts of (or whole) reports or documents under supervision.
• Liaise with other disciplines within the Tunnels and Underground Structures team and other business units and disciplines within COWI.
• Implement quality processes and procedures.
• Follow-up on own learning objectives (i.e. development plans/goals) for the professional area.
• Be responsible for successful management and delivery of tasks in terms of budget, quality and timelines.

YOUR SKILLS. OUR TEAM. TOGETHER WE DESIGN THE FUTURE

COWI is a leader within our field because our employees are leaders within theirs. We invite you to learn from the best, and extend your potential in an outstanding environment, where we collaborate on shaping tomorrow's societies. Alongside your manager, you outline the path for your development and build your expertise on a day-to-day basis working on global and local assignments.

To succeed in this position, you must be able to communicate in written and spoken English to be able to interact with internal as well as external teams. You must possess strong inter-personnel skills to be able to build trust with your colleagues. In addition, you must have strong analytical skills and a structured work approach.

Furthermore, to align with the organisation's overarching driver of technical excellence, you should:

• Hold a master's degree within Civil / Geotechnical Engineering
• Have 3-6 years of project design experience in carrying out analysis and design of tunnels, shafts, deep excavations, foundations, ground improvement, retaining solutions and earthworks including siesmic design
• Have experience in ground movement assessment, building damage impact assessment and geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring
• Have proficiency in application of advanced geotechnical analysis software, such as Plaxis or FLAC
• Have proficiency in geotechnical analysis and design software like SLOPE/W GROUP, LPile, etc
• Possess knowledge of working with international codes (IS, BS, EURO and API, etc.)
• Working experience within Scandinavian, North American and / or UK markets would be preferred
• Demonstrate impeccable English communication skills – verbal and written
• Be self-driven and intrinsically motivated to make a positive difference for the team, COWI and yourself
• Manoeuvre and collaborate seamlessly across geographical and cultural boundaries

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the link below and tell us why you are the right person for this role. We look forward to receiving your CV and application as soon as possible as the recruitment process is ongoing.

EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Application deadline

13 October 2025

Recruitment type

Full-Time, Permanent

Country

India

Location

Gurgaon

Req. ID

59879