Geotechnical Engineer

Role Summary

The Engineer - Geotechnical role is to conduct and support the assessment and reporting of all aspects of Ground Engineering consultancy work. The role will be predominantly to support the Singapore Ground Engineering team. On occasion, the consultant may be required to travel to assist with Ground Engineering surveys.

Responsibilities

Ability to work on projects with minimal supervision

Membership of the ICE (or similar organization);

A willingness to travel to overseas countries within the region;

Site investigation techniques with experience in supervising field investigation works a distinct advantage.

Describing soil and rocks to international standards.

An understanding of Geotechnical Interpretative Reports including recommendations for deep and shallow foundations and shoring works.

An understanding of foundations within soils and rocks.

An understanding the analysis of shoring walls including Diaphragm, Secant, Contiguous, King post etc.

Knowledge of software packages such as WALLAP, Pdisp, Slope W or similar.

An understanding of various ground improvement techniques.

Experience of slope stability analyses using appropriate software.

Tunneling experience.

Understanding of geo-environmental assessments including Phase 1, 2 and 3.

Some construction experience in deep foundations, Bulk Earthworks, shoring and ground improvement etc.

Any knowledge of Finite Element modeling including using Plaxis for example.

GIS experience.

Be able to efficiently plan, prioritize, act, and integrate activities into client and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff systems, programs, and processes.

Communicate and work cross-functionally with all levels of management and technical

functions.

Work effectively within a global client organization, be flexible, diplomatic, and

entrepreneurial.

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate results

orally and in writing.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

Excellent oral communication skills in English.

Excellent English report writing skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere;

Ability to meet deadlines under pressure;

Ability to work in a very dynamic and demanding work environment.

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work on projects with minimal supervision

Desired Skills

Master of Technology, Master of Engineering, Master of Science

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Technology