Engineering Geologist (2026 Graduate Program)

Mott MacDonald; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Hong Kong is seeking an Engineering Geologist to support senior staff with accurate geological input for safe, efficient project design and compliant slope and ground investigations.

You will assist with field mapping, reporting, and coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to technical documentation and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering Geology, or related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with geological and geotechnical software and Python is an advantage.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff in geological and geotechnical assessments for a wide range of public and private sector projects.
• Undertake field mapping, site inspections, and assist with geological interpretation and slope stability assessments.
• Support the planning, supervision, and interpretation of ground investigation works.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and project documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Apply geological and geotechnical software to support data analysis, interpretation, and engineering assessments.
• Support coordination with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Communication

Coordination

Teamwork

Python

Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Applied Geosciences

Tools

Geotechnical software

Python

Job description

Engineering Geologist supports the market strategy by assisting senior staff in providing accurate geological input for safe and efficient project design. It helps the company meet technical and regulatory standards in slope and ground investigation works. Through clear documentation and coordination, the engineering geologist contributes to client satisfaction and ongoing business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist senior staff in carrying out geological and geotechnical assessments for a wide range of public and private sector projects.
2. Undertake field mapping, site inspections, and assist with geological interpretation and slope stability assessments.
3. Support the planning, supervision, and interpretation of ground investigation works.
4. Prepare technical reports, drawings, and project documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
5. Apply geological and geotechnical software to support data analysis, interpretation, and engineering assessments.
6. Support coordination with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree in Applied Geosciences, Engineering Geology, or a related field is an advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or related projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with geological and geotechnical software and programming tools such as Python is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to contribute effectively to technical reports and project documentation.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates initiative, takes ownership of assigned tasks, and is willing to learn from senior team members.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.