Piling & Shoring Project Engineer – Job Description

Job Title: Piling & Shoring Project Engineer

Department: Projects / Construction / Foundation Engineering

Reports To: Project Manager / Construction Manager / Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary

A Piling & Shoring Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising piling and shoring works for foundation and deep excavation projects. The role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of piling systems (bored piles, driven piles, sheet piles, secant piles) and shoring systems (bracing, strutting, retaining systems) in accordance with design, specifications, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Plan and execute piling and shoring activities as per project schedule.
Review construction drawings, geotechnical reports, and method statements.
Prepare work sequences and coordinate foundation execution strategies.
Ensure alignment of site execution with design requirements.

Site Supervision & Construction Management

Supervise piling rigs, shoring installation, and excavation support works.
Monitor daily site activities and ensure productivity targets are achieved.
Coordinate with foremen, subcontractors, and site teams.
Ensure proper alignment, verticality, and positioning of piles and supports.

Technical Coordination

Interpret structural and geotechnical designs for piling and shoring systems.
Coordinate with structural engineers and design consultants.
Resolve technical issues during execution.
Support design modifications based on site conditions when required.

Quality Control

Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
Conduct inspections for pile depth, reinforcement, concreting, and integrity tests.
Monitor shoring installation quality (anchors, struts, walers).
Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections and approvals.

Safety Management (HSE)

Enforce strict safety practices for deep excavation and piling operations.
Ensure compliance with excavation safety and shoring stability requirements.
Conduct toolbox talks and daily safety briefings.
Monitor high-risk activities such as lifting, drilling, and excavation.

Equipment & Resource Management

Coordinate mobilization and operation of piling rigs and heavy equipment.
Monitor equipment utilization and maintenance requirements.
Ensure availability of materials such as casing, reinforcement, and concrete.
Optimize resource usage to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Track daily and weekly progress of piling and shoring works.
Prepare progress reports and productivity analysis.
Identify delays and implement corrective actions.
Report site conditions and technical issues to management.

Coordination & Communication

Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Attend site meetings and technical discussions.
Liaise with geotechnical engineers and survey teams.
Ensure clear communication across all site stakeholders.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain records of pile logs, test reports, and inspection records.
Ensure documentation of shoring installation and excavation stages.
Support QA/QC and handover documentation.
Ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
3–10+ years of experience in piling, shoring, or foundation engineering projects.
Experience in infrastructure, high-rise buildings, bridges, or EPC projects preferred.
Strong understanding of geotechnical and structural engineering principles.

Technical Skills

Piling Works (Bored, Driven, Sheet, Secant Piles)
Shoring & Excavation Support Systems
Deep Foundation Engineering
Construction Method Statements
Site Supervision & Execution
Geotechnical Report Interpretation
QA/QC Coordination
Heavy Equipment Coordination

Safety & Standards Knowledge

OSHA
ISO
BSI (commonly used for geotechnical/foundation works)
Project-specific excavation and deep foundation safety standards

Software Knowledge

AutoCAD
Primavera P6
MS Office
Excel
Site reporting and project management tools (as applicable)

Key Skills

Site Leadership
Technical Problem Solving
Planning & Coordination
Attention to Detail
Decision Making
Communication Skills
Risk Awareness
Team Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Piling production rate (piles/day or meters/day)
On-time completion of foundation milestones
Quality compliance (pile integrity and shoring stability)
Safety performance (zero incidents in excavation works)
Equipment utilization efficiency
Reduction in rework or defects
Cost and productivity control

Resume Keywords

Piling Engineer, Shoring Engineer, Foundation Engineer, Deep Foundation, Bored Piles, Sheet Piles, Secant Piles, Excavation Support, Retaining Systems, Site Engineer, Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineering, EPC Projects, Construction Supervision.

Industries Hiring Piling & Shoring Project Engineers

High-rise Building Construction
Infrastructure & Metro Projects
Bridges & Flyovers
Oil & Gas EPC Projects
Marine & Port Construction
Industrial Plants
Underground Structures & Basements
Heavy Civil Engineering Projects

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