Geologist Engineer

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to oversee soil investigation and geotechnical assessment for large-scale reclamation and soil improvement projects.

You will plan, coordinate and supervise SI works, review borehole logs and CPT data, and monitor instrumentation. Prepare daily to monthly SI reports and ensure compliance with project requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and coordination skills essential for field supervision.
• Ability to plan, supervise and coordinate soil investigation works.
• Ability to interpret CPT/CPTu, borehole, vane shear and lab test results.
• Experience in preparing geotechnical monitoring and SI reports.
• Good understanding of soil settlement, consolidation and ground movement.
• Able to work independently and supervise SI/instrumentation subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise various soil investigation works.
• Supervise SI contractors and ensure works follow method statements, specs and ITP.
• Review borehole logs, CPT/CPTu data, vane shear, and lab tests.
• Develop geotechnical/soil profiles and ground models.
• Coordinate installation of geotechnical instrumentation and monitor readings.
• Maintain records of boreholes, CPT/CPTu, VST, instrumentation and monitoring results.
• Ensure SI activities comply with Singapore project requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Independent supervision

Analytical thinking

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree or related

Job description

About the role

Responsible for soil investigation (SI), geotechnical investigation and ground condition assessment for large-scale reclamation and soil improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise various soil investigation works




• Supervise SI contractors and ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved method statements, specifications, ITP and project requirements




• Review and interpret borehole logs, CPT/CPTu data, vane shear results and laboratory test results




• Assist in developing and updating geotechnical/soil profiles and ground models




• Coordinate and supervise installation of geotechnical instrumentation




• Establish baseline readings and coordinate regular instrumentation monitoring and interpretation




• Monitor ground response during different stages of reclamation, filling, surcharge and consolidation




• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly SI/geotechnical monitoring reports




• Maintain proper records of boreholes, CPT/CPTu, VST, instrumentation and monitoring results




• Ensure all geotechnical and SI activities comply with Singapore project requirements, safety requirements and relevant standards

About you

• Degree/Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or related discipline




• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction projects




• Strong practical experience in soil investigation and geotechnical monitoring




• Ability to interpret and analyse CPT/CPTu, borehole, vane shear and laboratory test results




• Good understanding of soil settlement, consolidation, pore pressure and lateral ground movement




• Experience in preparing geotechnical monitoring and SI reports




• Good communication and coordination skills




• Able to work independently and supervise SI/instrumentation subcontractors