Geotechnical Engineer
SMEC Services Pty Limited
Apply to this job SMEC Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Until 9/4/2026 First posted July 6, 2026 Last posted July 6, 2026
Job description
- Liaise and work closely with the Geology & Geotechnical team and other team members (as required) to discuss on technical matters/solutions on a regular basis and as needed.
- Work closely with the Dam Design team and contribute to the dam design and analysis activities during the various design and review stages of hydro & dams projects.
- Provide geotechnical design input, assessments, and reviews to support and assist the design teams and projects including preparing a geotechnical interpretative report and geotechnical design report.
- Take charge and manage day-to-day geotechnical design work.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to assess site conditions.
- Review design assumptions and develop workable geotechnical design solutions.
- Preparation and update of geotechnical model as data and information from geological site mappings and site investigations come available.
- Collaborate and work with multicultural teams in the preparation of project documents, study and design reports, design documents, technical specifications, drawings for infrastructure projects including hydropower and dam projects, tunnel and underground projects, geotechnical engineering and geo hazards projects.
- Provide technical input in supporting pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, tender design & detailed design phases of projects.
- Ensure the works are designed and executed correctly by carrying out a detailed review and implementing quality control measures.
- Consultation and coordination with the Project Manager, Lead Designers of other engineering disciplines and Contract Manager on any changed conditions.
- Liaise with the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and other team members to discuss technical matters/solutions on a regular basis and as needed.
- Review and Quality Assurance of technical input to projects and ensure compliance with SMEC BMS for execution of works and deliverables.
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About this role
Summary
Provide geotechnical analysis, design, and site assessments for infrastructure projects.
Job title
geotechnical engineer
Experience level
none
Industry
engineering
Location requirements
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; on-site work only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
geotechnical designsite visitstechnical report writingcollaborative teamwork
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
geotechnical designdam designsite inspectionsgeotechnical modeling
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On-site City