The process of understanding and working with soil and rock , underground water , site and structural conditions Carrying out Geotechnical investigations , Material investigations , Soil sampling and other activities Working on the query areas , boring log , lead chart preparation. Geotechnical design and analysis of Settlement , Bearing capacity , Shallow & Deep foundation , Stress analysis , etc. consult geological maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection assist with the design of built structures , using specialized computer software or calculations oversee the progress of specific contracts plan detailed field investigations by drilling and analyzing samples of deposits / bedrock collate data and produce report