Geotechnical Engineer

WSP Consultancy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with proven experience in design and project management. You will undertake detailed design tasks and develop methodologies while providing leadership in execution. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Plaxis, and a degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for liaising with clients and managing project approvals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant geotechnical design experience in deep excavations, tunnelling and project management.
• Competent in Plaxis software and familiar with Eurocodes and LTA/BCA standards.
• Proven track record in large scale geotechnical and underground engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed design in the Geotechnical field for various projects.
• Develop design concepts and provide leadership in project execution.
• Liaise with clients and authorities to obtain design approvals.

Skills

Geotechnical design experience

Leadership in project execution

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis 2D and 3D

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed design in Geotechnical field for different nature of projects
• Develop design concepts and construction methodologies and provide leadership in sectional project execution
• To liaise with Client, Client’s Consultants, Contractor, and Local Authorities to obtain design approval
• Assist Division Head in maintaining high quality standards of design and construction
• Assist Division Head in the management of division employees
• Responsible to participate and support the Company’s SHEQ within their scope of duties

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil, Geotechnical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant geotechnical design experience in deep excavations, tunnelling and project management gained within a technical consultancy
• Competent in Plaxis 2D and 3D (preferred), Eurocodes and familiar with LTA and BCA standards
• Experience in pile design, temporary works (ERSS), ground models, groundwater control, instrumentation and monitoring, and construction supervision
• Experience in working collaboratively in seamless teams to build consensus and confident and willing to interface with other discipline leads
• Proven track record in large scale geotechnical and underground engineering design and construction projects and able to clearly communicate designs to other professionals