Principal Engineer

SeaOwl Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaOwl Malaysia seeks a Principal Engineer to drive technical excellence within construction initiatives. You will lead engineering activities, review methodologies, and defend engineering judgments. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders is essential to align solutions with project goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while upholding quality and standards across program deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with ability to lead reviews and coordinate technical workstreams.
• Knowledge of construction-related practices is a plus.
• Ability to contribute to technical solution development and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across engineering activities in construction projects.
• Contribute to definition, review, and validation of technical solutions.
• Support project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure coordination across workstreams.
• Identify technical risks and support effective problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and project objectives.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Construction practices

Technical review & coordination

Job description

Description

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in driving technical excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact engineering initiatives within the Construction field.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Approve methodology, Sign off reports, Interface with COMPANY, Defend engineering judgement and decisions

• Provide technical leadership and guidance across engineering activities.
• Contribute to the definition, review, and validation of technical solutions.
• Support project teams in delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure coordination and consistency across technical workstreams.
• Help identify technical risks and contribute to effective problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, quality expectations, and project objectives.

Requirements

Technical skills:

• Strong engineering expertise.
• Knowledge of construction-related technical practices is a plus.
• Ability to contribute to technical review, coordination, and solution development.

Languages:

• Not specified.

Personal qualities:

• Leadership and technical authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.