Consultant- Geotechnical, Marine

3 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India COWI Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

Do you want to work for the leading international consultancy on a major infrastructure project that is shaping the future of the world? Can you add to our success, whilst also learning from engineers who are leaders in their field? Then join us to take your career to the next level.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and support the sustainable development of ports, harbours, and coastal infrastructure. We are a global team of experts working alongside our customers on some of most innovative and challenging marine projects. At COWI, we shape a sustainable and resilient marine future

On a day-to-day basis you will:

  • Plan and interpret geotechnical site investigations for infrastructure projects, including marine works.
  • Evaluate geotechnical parameters and provide design recommendations for foundations, earthworks, dredging, reclamation, and ground improvement.
  • Design and analyze pile foundations, caissons, quay walls, breakwaters, revetments, and earth retaining structures.
  • Assess settlement, bearing capacity, and slope stability for marine infrastructure.
  • Conduct geotechnical risk assessments for various infrastructure construction activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Indian and European geotechnical standards and guidelines.
  • Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, feasibility studies, and design justifications for clients and regulatory approvals.
  • Review geotechnical submissions from contractors and consultants.
  • Collaborate with structural, coastal, and BIM engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into project designs.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on geotechnical aspects.

YOUR SKILLS. OUR TEAM. TOGETHER WE DESIGN THE FUTURE

The first step to success in this role is your eagerness to collaborate with others; colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully, delivering on your promises, and exploring new insights and ways to improve.

Furthermore, you should have:

  • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with 4 to 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting.
  • Experience working on at least one detailed engineering project.
  • Software proficiency: PLAXIS (2D and 3D), GeoStudio Slope/W, LPILE, GRLWEAP, Wallap, and AutoCAD.
  • Experience in foundation engineering, earthworks, and earth retaining structures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of geotechnical concepts and best practices.
  • Knowledge of Euro/BS codes and experience in design using Eurocode.

A place to work and so much more 
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers' transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are more than 7300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

What we also offer:

  • Well-being program
  • Technical Networks and knowledge sharing group
  • Green, Tech, and Tool Communities
  • COWI Academy
  • New ways of working

Get to know us even better at our website, , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. 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.

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