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SMEC · Onsite · SMEC India Bhutan Dorjilung HE Project Site

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct geological mapping and assess geological conditions at dam, tunnel, and associated infrastructure locations.
  • Supervise geological investigations, borehole logging, rock mass classification, and geotechnical assessments.
  • Monitor geological conditions during tunnel excavation, including rock formations, joints, faults, fractures, groundwater seepage, and potential instability.
  • Assess foundation geology for dams, including rock quality, discontinuities, seepage, and foundation treatment requirements.
  • Provide geological inputs for tunnel support systems, excavation methods, grouting, and slope stabilization.
  • Monitor dam foundation excavation, abutments, diversion tunnels, and underground structures, as applicable.
  • Identify geological hazards and recommend suitable mitigation measures in coordination with design and construction teams.
  • Review geological investigation data, construction drawings, and technical reports.
  • Maintain geological records, prepare site inspection reports, and document geological conditions encountered during construction.
  • Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, and construction teams to resolve site-related geological issues.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and site safety requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, or Engineering Geology.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Engineering Geology or a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

  • Relevant experience in geological investigations and construction supervision for dam and hydropower projects.
  • Experience in tunnel geology, underground excavation, rock mass classification, and dam foundation assessment.
  • Knowledge of geological mapping, groundwater assessment, grouting, and geological risk identification.
  • Strong technical reporting and coordination skills.

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SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our

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