A Geotechnical Engineer undertakes geotechnical studies, design and construction supervision and geotechnical control; improves geotechnical standards and technology; manages consultancies and contracts; provides geological, advisory, ground investigation and material testing, slope maintenance and emergency services; and controls quarrying activities and the use of explosives. Successful candidates may be posted to work in other Departments [Note (4)].

For Geotechnical Stream:
Candidates should (a) possess Corporate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Civil or Geotechnical Discipline) elected after 5 December 1975, or equivalent [Note (1)]; and have 2 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering; (b) have a pass result in the Aptitude Test in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) [Note (2)]; (c) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 1 results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the CRE, or equivalent [Note (2)]; and (d) have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) (BLNST) [Note (3)].

For Geologist Stream:
Candidates should (a) possess a recognized professional qualification in engineering geology or geology, or equivalent, such as Chartered Geologist status of the Geological Society of London, UK; and have 2 years’ experience in engineering geology or geology; (b) have a pass result in the Aptitude Test in the CRE [Note (2)]; (c) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 1 results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the CRE, or equivalent [Note (2)]; and (d) have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) (BLNST) [Note (3)].