Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GHD; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in the Philippines seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, analyses, and design for infrastructure projects across concept to construction stages.

You will mentor junior engineers, work with multidisciplinary teams, and apply international standards to deliver practical geotechnical solutions, with a hybrid work model in Makati or Quezon City offices.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of geotechnical engineering experience within consulting, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Experience using geotechnical and geostructural analysis software such as PLAXIS 2D/3D, WALLAP, RS2, GeoStudio, LPILE, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of relevant local and international standards such as DPWH, NSCP, AASHTO, ASTM, FAA, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering geotechnical projects and coordinating small engineering teams with limited supervision.
• Strong technical capability in geotechnical and geostructural engineering, including foundations, retaining structures, excavations, soil-structure interaction, earthworks, and ground improvement.
• Experience working on transportation, aviation, water, energy, resources, or other major infrastructure projects is highly regarded.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to independently manage project scope, resources, budgets, and technical delivery requirements.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, undertake, and coordinate geotechnical investigations, including fieldwork supervision, interpretation, and reporting.
• Perform geotechnical and geostructural analyses and design for foundations, retaining structures, deep excavations, slopes, earthworks, pavement subgrades, soil-structure interaction, underground structures, and ground improvement solutions.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, technical calculations, and design documentation.
• Lead the delivery of small to medium-sized geotechnical projects and project teams, coordinating resources and technical outputs with minimal supervision.
• Provide geotechnical engineering support throughout project lifecycles, including concept development, detailed design, and construction phases.
• Identify geotechnical risks and contribute to the development of practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated project outcomes.
• Support proposal preparation, technical methodologies, fee estimates, and project planning activities.
• Review work completed by junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support their development.
• Coordinate project tasks and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with quality, programme, and budget requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

WALLAP

RS2

GeoStudio

LPILE

Job description

Job Description:

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer. This role will support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects through strong technical capability in geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to project delivery, provide guidance to junior engineers, and help develop practical geotechnical solutions that meet client and project objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, undertake, and coordinate geotechnical investigations, including fieldwork supervision, interpretation, and reporting.
• Perform geotechnical and geostructural analyses and design for foundations, retaining structures, deep excavations, slopes, earthworks, pavement subgrades, soil-structure interaction, underground structures, and ground improvement solutions.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, technical calculations, and design documentation.
• Lead the delivery of small to medium-sized geotechnical projects and project teams, coordinating resources and technical outputs with minimal supervision.
• Provide geotechnical engineering support throughout project lifecycles, including concept development, detailed design, and construction phases.
• Identify geotechnical risks and contribute to the development of practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated project outcomes.
• Support proposal preparation, technical methodologies, fee estimates, and project planning activities.
• Review work completed by junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support their development.
• Coordinate project tasks and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with quality, programme, and budget requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

What You Will Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Typically 6–10 years of geotechnical engineering experience within consulting, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Experience using geotechnical and geostructural analysis software such as PLAXIS 2D/3D, WALLAP, RS2, GeoStudio, LPILE, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of relevant local and international standards such as DPWH, NSCP, AASHTO, ASTM, FAA, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering geotechnical projects and coordinating small engineering teams with limited supervision.
• Strong technical capability in geotechnical and geostructural engineering, including foundations, retaining structures, excavations, soil-structure interaction, earthworks, and ground improvement.
• Experience working on transportation, aviation, water, energy, resources, or other major infrastructure projects is highly regarded.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to independently manage project scope, resources, budgets, and technical delivery requirements.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

This role can be based in

Makati or Quezon City officedepending on your home base or location.

GHD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any associated fees.

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At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

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Who we are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.