Senior Engineer (Geo)

WSP in Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Asia in Singapore seeks a Senior/Engineer (Geotechnical) to lead detailed geotechnical design for deep excavations and tunnelling, coordinating with clients, consultants and authorities to obtain approvals.

The role requires a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Plaxis 2D/3D and Eurocodes. Collaborative teamwork and a strong safety culture are essential for large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Proficient in Plaxis 2D and 3D (preferred).
• Familiar with Eurocodes and LTA/BCA standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed design in Geotechnical field for various projects.
• Develop design concepts and construction methodologies; provide project leadership.
• Liaise with Client, Consultants, Contractors and Local Authorities for approvals.
• Assist Division Head in maintaining high design and safety standards.
• Assist Division Head in managing division staff.
• Support SHEQ initiatives within duties.

Skills

Plaxis 2D/3D

Eurocodes

LTA/BCA standards

Team leadership

Communication with clients

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

Plaxis 2D/3D

Job description

Senior/Engineer (Geotechnical)

Date: December 2025

Location: Singapore

Reports To: Associate

Purpose

The Geotechnical engineer is responsible for the study and review of the natural environment before a construction work takes places. The reviewing of surrounding minerals and materials and helping to design projects based on findings

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 and/or Geotechnical Engineering (with appropriate experience)
• Competent in Plaxis 2D and 3D (preferred), Eurocodes and familiar with LTA and BCA standards
• Minimum 3 years relevant geotechnical design experience in deep excavations, tunnelling and project management gained within a technical consultancy
• 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

Health, Safety, Quality and Wellbeing

• Support the Company’s HSEQ initiatives
• Enforce compliance with SHEQ/Safety & Health policy, procedures within the company.
• Embody behaviours that support a strong health and safety culture
• Take reasonable steps to ensure personal health and safety, as well as that of others affected by activities.
• Comply with safety rules, procedures, and instructions issued by the company or authorized persons.
• Make proper use of facilities, equipment, and clothing provided for protection
• Identify significant hazards associated with activities and eliminate them where possible
• Participate in necessary health and safety training
• Foster good working relationships and embrace diversity and inclusion
• Support employees' overall wellbeing to create a healthy and productive workplace

Self-Development

• Take the lead to establish personal career experiences, development and performance goals through regular conversations
• Keep up-to-date with developments in your professional area
• Make use of expert collaboration opportunities such as PANS to develop and maintain a network of technical/professional support and excellence
• Achieve and/or maintain professional registrations/licences relevant to your role
• Regularly reflect on the contribution you make to your team culture to embrace diversity, strive for excellence and demonstrate our Guiding Principles

About WSP Asia

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. Having been active in Asia since early 1970s, WSP has contributed to many of the region’s infrastructure, building and urban developments. With a staff complement of over 3,400 in 12 offices throughout major cities in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, we harness Asia’s unique opportunities and challenges through our collaborative force and innovative engineering solutions, fostering the sustainable growth of the region. wsp.com