Hydropower Construction Inspector

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 5,653,000 - 8,166,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a PE license to lead construction inspection on dam and hydropower projects. You will inspect hydraulic structures, coordinate with Resident Engineer, oversee QA/QC, and support testing and handover activities on site.

The role requires a minimum of eight years in construction inspection or site supervision, with exposure to reinforced concrete and QA/QC testing. Travel to project sites and collaboration with global teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer License/Registration required.
• Construction Safety Training essential.
• QA/QC Certification preferred.
• Dam/Hydropower Training beneficial.
• FIDIC Awareness Training advantageous.
• Experience on dam, hydropower, or pumped storage projects preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in construction inspection or site supervision.
• Experience with hydraulic structures and water conveyance systems.
• Experience with reinforced concrete construction and QA/QC testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of Lower Inlet/Outlet Structure construction activities.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Inspect excavation, foundation preparation, concrete placement, reinforcement, and embedded items.
• Witness material and field testing, and quality control activities.
• Identify defects and deviations; report non-conformances.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved methods and procedures.
• Participate in safety inspections; report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, site diaries, and photos.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, QA/QC, and contractors.
• Review inspection and work acceptance requests.
• Verify corrective actions from inspections and audits.
• Attend site meetings; provide updates on quality, safety, and progress.
• Support progress monitoring and reporting; assist during testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Perform other inspection and supervision duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Construction Safety Training

QA/QC Certification

Dam/Hydropower Training

Concrete Structures Inspection

FIDIC Awareness Training

Dam/Hydropower Projects

8+ Years Construction Inspection

Hydraulic Structures

Reinforced Concrete

Quality Inspection & Testing

Owner/Engineer/Supervision Experience

International Hydropower Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License/Registration

Job description

SMEC is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a PE license to lead construction inspection on dam and hydropower projects. You will inspect hydraulic structures, coordinate with Resident Engineer, oversee QA/QC, and support testing and handover activities on site.

The role requires a minimum of eight years in construction inspection or site supervision, with exposure to reinforced concrete and QA/QC testing. Travel to project sites and collaboration with global teams are expected.