Instrumentation Engineer

ELEMENT GEOTECHNICAL TESTING (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Geotechnical Testing (S) PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an Instrumentation Engineer to design, plan, and coordinate geotechnical instrumentation projects on site.

You will install, test, and commission monitoring instruments, review project specs, and prepare regular monitoring reports, while ensuring HSEQ compliance and coordinating with clients, consultants, and site teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Ability to review project specifications, drawings and monitoring requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems for construction projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and monitoring requirements.
• Select suitable instruments based on project needs and ground conditions.
• Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of monitoring instruments.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and survey teams during installation.
• Monitor and verify data collected from field instruments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.
• Triage alerts when readings exceed thresholds; troubleshoot instrument issues.

Skills

Geotechnical instrumentation

Site investigation works

Monitoring systems

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (PEB recognised)

Job description

Element has an opportunity for Instrumentation Engineer for Singapore. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for assisting in designing, planning, and coordinating geotechnical instrumentation projects, scheduling control, obtaining permits for on-site installation, and setting up and commissioning monitoring

This will be a site based position in Singapore

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and implement geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems for construction projects.


• Review project specifications, drawings, and monitoring requirements.


• Select suitable instruments based on project needs and ground conditions.


• Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of monitoring instruments.


• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and survey teams during installation.


• Ensure instruments are installed according to manufacturer specifications and project standards.


• Monitor and verify data collected from field instruments.


• Analyze monitoring results and identify abnormal trends or movements.


• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.


• Issue alerts when monitoring readings exceed predefined trigger levels.


• Troubleshoot malfunctioning instruments and coordinate repairs or replacements.


• Manage automated monitoring systems, data loggers, telemetry, and cloud-based monitoring platforms.


• Maintain calibration records and equipment inventories.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements.


• Support tender preparation by developing instrumentation proposals and cost estimates.


• Train site personnel on monitoring procedures and instrumentation best practices.

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the PE Board along with 3 years relevant experience in major infrastructure projects


• Working experience in geotechnical instrumentation and site investigation works


• Self-motivated team player with excellent organisational and communication skills