Job Description

Company Description
About AFRY:
AFRY is a leading international engineering, design, and advisory company, driving digitalisation and sustainability across the Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors.
Hydropower Energy Division at AFRY is among the world's largest and most successful independent energy consulting and engineering firms. We provide expert technical consulting, engineering, construction supervision, and project management services across the entire project lifecycle-from new construction and rehabilitation projects to the maintenance and optimization of existing assets-supported by deep industry expertise.
As part of our expanding business, we are looking for qualified candidates for the position of Geotechnical Engineer at our Hyderabad (India) office.

Job description:
This position is responsible for delivering geotechnical analyses, design, and studies for hydropower and pumped storage projects. Key tasks associated with this role include:

• Assisting Lead Engineers in the engineering of hydropower plants, specially related to dams, tunnels, and underground infrastructure projects
• Process and interpret engineering geological and geotechnical data
• Perform numerical analyses, design calculations, and prepare design documentation, including reports, specifications
• Conduct intermittent site visits for inspections and monitoring of ongoing projects
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines during the preparation of design deliverables and engage with client representatives
• Depending on experience and interests, participate in R&D and knowledge development activities within AFRY's international team of design experts.

Qualifications

• A good academic background with a MTech/PhD degree in Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineering.
• 2 to 7 years of relevant work experience in hydro power and/or underground infrastructure industry.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment and in-depth knowledge in the design of powerhouse caverns, tunnels, shafts, slope stabilization and rockfill dams
• Proficiency in geotechnical and rock mechanics software such as RS2, RS3, Slide2, Geostudio, Dips, UnWedge, SWedge, RocPlane, RocTopple, etc.
• Familiarity with national and international standards and codes relevant to geotechnical and rock engineering
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients

Additional Information
Life at AFRY - with us you can be yourself
We meet each other with openness and respect and have fun together! We value you and your expertise.
With us you get:

• Competitive remuneration and social security benefits, aligned with industry standards and your experience level
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development in a strong, interdisciplinary work environment with access to leading, internationally recognized industry expertise

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.