Job Description

Geotechnics
UKIMEA Region


MUM00008P

Geo-Seismic Engineer - Job Profile

Role Overview

A

Geo-Seismic Engineer

integrates

geotechnical engineering

with

earthquake engineering

to assess, design, and mitigate seismic risks for infrastructure projects. The role involves analysing soil-structure interaction under seismic loading, evaluating ground hazards, and recommending seismic-resilient foundation and ground-improvement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

A. Seismic Hazard & Ground Response

Perform

probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard assessments (PSHA/DSHA)

. Develop

site-specific response spectra

as per IS 1893 / ASCE 7 / relevant codes. Conduct

1D / 2D ground response analyses

(SHAKE, DEEPSOIL, PLAXIS, FLAC, etc.).

B. Geotechnical Seismic Analysis

Evaluate

soil liquefaction potential

, cyclic softening, settlement, and lateral spreading. Assess

slope stability under seismic conditions

(pseudo-static & dynamic). Carry out

seismic bearing capacity

and

foundation response

assessments. Analyse

soil-structure interaction (SSI)

for buildings, bridges, tanks, towers, ports, etc.

C. Design & Recommendations

Provide

seismic design criteria

for foundations, retaining structures, tunnels, earth dams, and critical infrastructure. Recommend

ground improvement measures

(stone columns, PVDs, dynamic compaction, grouting) for seismic mitigation. Prepare

seismic microzonation inputs

, liquefaction mitigation plans, and geotechnical design reports.

D. Data Interpretation & Reporting

Interpret

geotechnical investigation

and

geophysical data

(MASW, CSW, SPT, CPT, Vs profiling). Prepare

technical reports

, design notes, and presentations for clients and approvals.

E. Project Coordination

Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, and geophysical teams. Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and site visits. Ensure compliance with

IS 1893, IS 4967, IS 6403, Eurocode 8, FEMA

, and relevant international standards.

Skills & Technical Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of

soil dynamics

, earthquake engineering, and foundation design. Proficiency in seismic analysis tools:

PLAXIS, FLAC, SHAKE2000/DEEPSOIL, OpenSees, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, QUAD4M

, etc.
Knowledge of

seismic geophysics

(Vs30, attenuation, site classification). Ability to interpret

CPT, SCPT, downhole, crosshole, MASW

data.

Soft Skills

Analytical thinking & problem solving Technical writing and documentation Multi-disciplinary coordination Attention to detail & code compliance

Qualifications

B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering

(minimum)

M.Tech / MS in Geotechnical / Earthquake Engineering / Soil Dynamics

preferred 2-10+ years of experience depending on seniority.

Experience in applications

Infrastructure consulting (metro, ports, bridges, highways) Oil & gas, offshore & onshore geotechnics Power plants, industrial plants Dam engineering and hydropower Disaster management and seismic microzonation projects

Key Deliverables

Seismic hazard reports Ground response analyses Liquefaction and cyclic strength reports Seismic design parameters for foundations * Geotechnical seismic design notes and review comments