Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Ground Stability

Worley; Jakarta Timur; On-site; IDR 450,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is a global energy, chemicals and resources expert company, seeking a geotechnical engineering lead to own the design basis, investigations, and risk assessments for major projects. The role will coordinate with civil, structural, and construction teams to ensure robust geotechnical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil/Geotechnical/Geology engineering degree, 15+ years of relevant experience, and Chartered status or eligibility, with strong professional English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Geology engineering.
• 15+ years of professional geotechnical experience.
• Chartered status or eligibility.
• Clear technical writing and confident professional English communication.

Responsibilities

• Own and approve geotechnical basis of design, key assumptions, design parameters, data gaps, risks and assurance activities.
• Lead the review and interpretation of geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological, survey and previous design information, and determine the implications for design.
• Define and approve geotechnical investigation requirements, including drilling, testing, instrumentation, supervision and reporting.
• Set the technical direction and make discipline decisions for slopes, embankments, landslides, rockfall, retaining systems, ground improvement and foundations.
• Determine the appropriate approach and acceptance basis for static, rainfall, seismic, staged-construction and operational stability assessments.
• Establish, review and endorse geotechnical parameters and recommendations for bridges, roads, conveyor supports, facility pads and temporary works.
• Lead geotechnical coordination with civil, structural, bridge, hydrology and construction teams to resolve interfaces and manage design risk.
• Approve or technically endorse key reports, calculations, specifications, drawings and quantity inputs within delegated authority, while mentoring the wider team.

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Worley is a global energy, chemicals and resources expert company, seeking a geotechnical engineering lead to own the design basis, investigations, and risk assessments for major projects. The role will coordinate with civil, structural, and construction teams to ensure robust geotechnical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil/Geotechnical/Geology engineering degree, 15+ years of relevant experience, and Chartered status or eligibility, with strong professional English.