Principal Engineer, Tunnels & Underground

SMEC Services Pty Limited

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SMEC Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 19, 2026 Last posted May 19, 2026
Job description

The position of Principal Engineer provides expert technical and project management skills to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Malaysia and across international markets. This role is responsible for reviewing key projects, developing concept designs in conjunction with the team as required, and contributing to targeting and securing new work. A Principal Engineer provides significant supervision, leadership, mentoring and coaching of other staff. The Principal Engineer contributes to managing a variety of divergent activities (within a discipline), providing technical expertise, supporting strategic direction, and providing supervision and leadership to employees within the discipline, ensuring deliverables meet applicable Malaysian regulatory requirements and relevant international standards.

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About this role

Summary

Lead technical review, design, and project management for underground tunneling projects

Job title

Principal Engineer, Tunnels & Underground

Experience level

not specified

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementdesign reviewteam leadershipregulatory compliance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

tunnelsgeotechnicalcivil engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work arrangement unknown City