Engineering Geologist (Project-based)

Private Advertiser; San Juan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in the Philippines seeks an experienced Engineering Geologist to provide geological and geotechnical input to hydropower development, focusing on tunnels and underground works. You will assess ground conditions, review maps, borehole data, and models to inform design and construction.

The role requires strong reporting, field assessment, and coordination with engineering teams on feasibility studies and risk analysis across major dam and tunnel projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated hydropower geology experience.
• Proven tunnel conditions assessment and underground works experience.
• Strong technical-reporting and field-assessment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological assessments for hydropower projects.
• Assess geological conditions for dams, tunnels, powerhouses, waterways, and other infrastructure.
• Evaluate tunnel ground conditions and risks.
• Review geological maps, site investigation data, borehole information, and geological models.
• Identify geological hazards and their potential impact on project design and construction.
• Provide recommendations for tunnel alignment, support requirements, and construction considerations.
• Coordinate geological investigations and interpret field and laboratory results.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, design reviews, and technical reports.
• Support engineering teams in addressing geological uncertainties and risks.

Skills

Hydropower geology

Tunnel conditions assessment

Engineering geology

Geological investigations

Ground-risk assessment

Technical reporting

Field assessment

Feasibility studies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Geologist to provide geological and geotechnical input to hydropower development, with particular emphasis on assessing geological conditions for tunnels and other major underground works.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct geological assessments for hydropower projects.


• Assess geological conditions relevant to dams, tunnels, powerhouses, waterways, and other infrastructure.


• Evaluate tunnel ground conditions and potential geological risks.


• Review geological maps, site investigation data, borehole information, and geological models.


• Identify geological hazards and their potential impact on project design and construction.


• Provide recommendations for tunnel alignment, support requirements, and construction considerations.


• Coordinate geological investigations and interpret field and laboratory results.


• Contribute to feasibility studies, design reviews, and technical reports.


• Support engineering teams in addressing geological uncertainties and risks.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.


• Demonstrated experience in hydropower geology.


• Proven experience in tunnel conditions assessment and underground works.


• Strong knowledge of engineering geology, geological investigations, and ground-risk assessment.


• Experience working on hydropower or major infrastructure projects.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.


• Strong technical-reporting and field-assessment capabilities.