Ernest Wee
About Ernest Wee
Ernest Wee is a Geotechnical Engineer specializing in infrastructure projects, currently working at Arup since 2020.
Title and Current Role at Arup
Ernest Wee currently holds the position of Geotechnical Engineer | Infrastructure at Arup. He has been serving in this role since 2020. His responsibilities include managing site investigation contracts and pile design for healthcare building projects. Additionally, he focuses on interpreting instrumentation and monitoring data for rail infrastructure projects.
Previous Experience at ONE SMART Engineering
Prior to his current role, Ernest Wee worked as a Civil Engineer at ONE SMART Engineering in Singapore from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure of 1 year, he gained valuable experience in civil engineering projects and further developed his expertise in the field.
Educational Background at National University of Singapore
Ernest Wee completed his Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering at the National University of Singapore from 2020 to 2022. Before that, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2014 to 2017. He also worked as a Student Research Assistant in Geotechnical engineering at the university for 3 months in 2016.
Early Career and Internship Experience
Ernest Wee began his professional journey as a Civil & Infrastructure Intern at CPG Corporation in 2017, a role he held for 3 months. He also holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering and Management from Singapore Polytechnic, where he studied from 2009 to 2012.
Skills and Technical Expertise
Ernest Wee is proficient in using advanced geotechnical software such as Plaxis, Oasys, and GeoStudio for structural analysis and design. His technical expertise includes lateral pile design and deep excavation for airport infrastructure projects. He also oversees project delivery and vets project claims for slope stabilization projects, supporting QPS on method statement reviews.