Geotechnical Engineer
SMEC Services Pty Limited
Apply to this job SMEC Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Until 9/18/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 20, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description
JD- Geotechnical Engineer
- The role is generally office based with requirements to conduct site inspections on and as need basis.
- 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 of day-to-day geotechnical design works.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to assess site conditions.
- Review design assumptions and develop workable geotechnical design solutions.
- Liaise with the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and other team members to discuss on technical matters/solutions on a regular basis and as needed.
Job Specification
- Degree in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering (preferably Master in Geotechnical Engineering).
- A proven track record in geotechnical investigation, ground interpretation and the design of deep and shallow foundations, slopes, piles, retaining wall, ground improvement and other related infrastructure works.
- Registration with BEM required.
- 3 - 5 years’ minimum experience in geotechnical fields in a consulting environment.
- Appropriate experiences in the use of software for geotechnical design (Plaxis-2D, Slope-W, Seep-W, Piglet, Repute, Midas GTS etc). Experience with Plaxis 3D or similar software would be an advantage.
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About this role
Summary
Perform geotechnical design, site inspections, and analysis for infrastructure projects.
Job title
Geotechnical Engineer
Experience level
3-5 years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
construction
Location requirements
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; remote not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
civil engineeringgeotechnical investigationground interpretationBEM registrationsoftware: Plaxis-2D, Slope-W, Seep-W, Piglet, Repute, Midas GTS
Preferred skills
Plaxis 3D
Specializations
geotechnical investigationground interpretationfoundationssoil mechanicssoftware for geotechnical design
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work arrangement unknown City