Geotechnical Engineer - Dams, Tunnels & Site Design

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to lead design input, assessments and reports for hydro and dam projects in a multidisciplinary team. The role involves site visits, model updates, and QA to ensure robust geotechnical solutions across design stages.

You will collaborate on reports, specifications, and drawings for infrastructure projects and contribute to pre-feasibility through detailed design phases.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical design input, assessments and reviews.
• Ability to conduct site visits and assess site conditions.
• Collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams on complex design projects.
• Focus on quality assurance and compliance with project procedures.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Geology & Geotechnical team to discuss technical matters regularly.
• Contribute to dam design and analysis activities during design/review stages.
• Prepare geotechnical interpretative and design reports.
• Manage day-to-day geotechnical design work and QA checks.
• Conduct site investigations and update geotechnical models as data becomes available.
• Prepare project documents, technical specs, drawings for infrastructure projects.
• Provide input for pre-feasibility, feasibility, tender and detailed design phases.

Job description

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to lead design input, assessments and reports for hydro and dam projects in a multidisciplinary team. The role involves site visits, model updates, and QA to ensure robust geotechnical solutions across design stages.

You will collaborate on reports, specifications, and drawings for infrastructure projects and contribute to pre-feasibility through detailed design phases.