Engineering Geologist (Wawa)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an experienced Engineering Geologist to review and validate geological data, assess rock mass quality and geological hazards, and develop models to support major civil projects. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in engineering geology, with at least 5 years in dams, hydropower, pumped storage or tunneling, plus experience in field supervision and investigations.

Join SMEC to contribute to challenging infrastructure projects and work within a global team of professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in engineering geology.
• At least 5 years in dams, hydropower, pumped storage, tunneling, or major underground infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate geological mapping, borehole logs, and subsurface data.
• Assess rock mass quality, structural geology, faults, fractures, and discontinuities.
• Develop geological models to support design and construction activities.
• Identify geological hazards including landslides, slope instability, erosion, seepage, and seismic risks.
• Monitor geological conditions during construction and participate in dam safety reviews.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology / Engineering Geology / Geological Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering Geology / Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations. We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships. Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or related discipline. Master's Degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field is preferred. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in engineering geology. At least 5 years of experience in dams, hydropower, pumped storage, tunneling, or major underground infrastructure projects. Experience in construction supervision and geological investigations for large civil works.

• Review and validate geological mapping, borehole logs, and subsurface investigation data.
• Assess rock mass quality, structural geology, faults, fractures, and discontinuities.
• Evaluate geological conditions at dam, reservoir, tunnel, powerhouse, and ancillary structure locations.
• Interpret geotechnical and geophysical investigation results.
• Develop geological models to support engineering design and construction activities.
• Identify and assess geological hazards including landslides, slope instability, erosion, seepage, and seismic risks.
• Review contractor investigations and hazard mitigation measures.
• Provide recommendations for ground stabilization and hazard control.
• Monitor changing geological conditions during construction.
• Participate in risk assessments and dam safety reviews.
• Conduct geological inspections of excavations, tunnel faces, foundations, and slopes.
• Verify actual ground conditions against design assumptions.
• Supervise geological logging of drill cores and exposed rock surfaces.
• Recommend modifications to excavation and support measures where required.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers and Contractors regarding geological findings.
• Review geological aspects of design reports, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Provide geological input for dam foundations, tunnels, caverns, slopes, and underground works.
• Support geotechnical and structural engineers in evaluating design assumptions.
• Assess seepage, groundwater, and foundation treatment requirements.
• Participate in constructability and value engineering reviews.
• Prepare geological assessment reports and technical memoranda.
• Maintain geological records, mapping, logs, and investigation databases.
• Participate in project meetings and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support compliance with dam safety, environmental, and project requirements.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.