Geotechnic Engineer

Suryacipta; Subang; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Suryacipta in Subang, Indonesia, is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to lead investigations for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will prepare and review borehole programs, assess soil conditions and develop ground models, with a focus on data gaps and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities include evaluating bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and earthworks QA/QC, while coordinating with planners, engineers, and contractors to deliver reliable geotechnical solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical specialization.
• At least 10 years in geotechnical engineering with industrial estates or major earthworks.
• Proficiency in SPT/CPT interpretation and soil mechanics.
• Knowledge of Indonesian standards (SNI) and ASTM/AASHTO methods is preferred.
• Excellent English reports; Bahasa Indonesia is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review investigation plans for boreholes, SPT, CPT/CPTu, groundwater monitoring and lab tests.
• Establish ground models and identify data gaps.
• Review cut/fill zoning, laterite suitability, moisture/compaction criteria, and settlement predictions.
• Assess weak or compressible soils and recommend preloading or stabilization methods.
• Check excavation and fill slopes, soil nails, retaining walls, and drainage effects.
• Review bearing capacity, settlement, shallow foundations, piling and load-test plans.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, construction management, O&M, consultants and contractors; issue recommendations.

Skills

SPT/CPT interpretation

Soil mechanics

Bearing capacity and settlement

Slope stability

Earthworks QA/QC

PLAXIS 2D/3D

GeoStudio/SLOPE-W

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical specialization

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

GeoStudio/SLOPE-W

Job description

Subang, Indonesia | Posted on 10/22/2026

• State/Province West Java
• City Subang

Job Description

• Prepare and review investigation plans (boreholes, SPT, CPT/CPTu, groundwater monitoring and laboratory tests); establish ground models and identify data gaps.
  
• Review cut/fill zoning, laterite suitability, moisture/compaction criteria, settlement predictions, embankment stability and borrow/stockpile management.
  
• Assess weak or compressible soils and recommend preloading, PVD, soil replacement, stabilization, piles or other appropriate methods.
  
• Check excavation and fill slopes, soil nails, retaining walls, gabions, pond embankments, riverbank protection and drainage effects.
  
• Review allowable bearing capacity, settlement, shallow foundations, piling and load-test plans for buildings, substations, pump houses and utility facilities.
  
• Review subgrade CBR, pavement formation, trench stability, pipe bedding, backfill and differential settlement at culverts and underground services.
  
• Review geotechnical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, tender documents, method statements and value-engineering alternatives.
  
• Establish geotechnical hold points and ITP acceptance criteria; witness field density/CBR, pile testing and monitoring; investigate nonconformities.
  
• Specify and interpret settlement markers, inclinometers, piezometers and surveys; maintain risk register and recommend remedial action.
  
• Coordinate Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, O&M, consultants and contractors; issue concise technical recommendations.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, geotechnical specialization. Master degree preferred.
  
• At least 10 years in geotechnical engineering, including 5 years in industrial estates, major earthworks or comparable infrastructure development.
  
• SPT/CPT interpretation; soil mechanics; bearing capacity and settlement; slope stability; earthworks QA/QC; PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio/SLOPE-W or equivalent.
  
• Working familiarity with applicable SNI geotechnical/foundation standards (including SNI 8460), Indonesian construction requirements and relevant ASTM/AASHTO methods.
  
• Independent technical judgment, practical site experience, clear English reports; Bahasa Indonesia beneficial.
  
• Professional engineer registration or relevant geotechnical certification preferred.