Civil Engineer

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) invites application for a Civil Engineer to contribute to road and highway projects, assisting in design development, 3D modeling, drawings and cost estimates.

You will support site visits, project management and technical guidance while ensuring compliance with local and international standards. Travel to sites may be required.

Candidate should hold a Civil Engineering degree and be BEM-registered, with 1–5 years of design experience and proficiency in civil software.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and BEM registration.
• 1–5 years of design project experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in drainage, sewerage and water reticulation design.
• Knowledge of local and international standards (AASHTO, Austroads, DMRB, JKR, MASMA, SPAN).
• Proficiency in civil software is an added advantage (Hacres, EPANET).
• Familiar with MX Road, OpenRoads, Civil 3D, AutoCAD (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing designs, engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for road/highway projects.
• Prepare 3D models, 2D drawings and technical documentation to address project issues.
• Understand and apply geometric design parameters per relevant standards.
• Assist in site inspections to gather data and assess feasibility.
• Support construction phase by coordinating activities and ensuring quality and safety.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and safety protocols.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and budgeting for road projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with architects and city planners for project success.
• Contribute to sustainability and safety initiatives in highway infrastructure.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Registered with BEM

Tools

MX Road

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

EPANET

Hacres

Job description

• Assist in the development design, engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for road and highway projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of civil engineering designs, in the form of 3D models, 2D technical drawings and other associated technical documentation, to address technical issues identified by a combination of real-world testing, analytical study and engineering judgement
• Able to understand, apply geometric design parameters in accordance with the relevant standards and the respective authority’s requirement both locally and internationally.
• Preparation of design supporting document, such as relevant and required calculations to support key design decisions.

Site Inspections:

• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal in conducting site visits to assess existing conditions, gather data, and evaluate project feasibility.

Project Management:

• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal in supporting the construction phase by coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Technical Support:

• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal in providing technical expertise and guidance to project teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Compliance:

• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal in ensuring all projects adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols.

Cost Estimation and Budgeting:

• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal in preparing cost estimates and contribute to budgeting for road projects.

Reporting:

• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal in preparing reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate project status and technical information.
• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal with cross-functional teams, including architects, city planners, and construction managers, to ensure project success.

Sustainability and Safety:

• To assist Senior Engineers/Associate/Principal in contributing to the implementation of sustainability and safety initiatives related to highway infrastructure.

Job Specification

• Possess Degree in Civil Engineering and registered with BEM
• Minimum 1-5 years of working experience in design projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in drainage, sewerage and water reticulation design
• Knowledge in local and international standards (AASHTO, Austroads, DMRB, JKR, MASMA, SPAN etc)
• Knowledge in civil software is added advantage (Hacres, EPANET etc)
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools (MX Road , Open Road, Civil 3d, AutoCadd etc) will be an added advantage.
• Good and positive attitude towards responsibilities given.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to travel to work location and site as and when necessary