Principal Technical Engineer

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunters International Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to support the Technical Manager in coordinating all technical aspects of the Penang LRT project. You will help with design submissions, technical documentation, and site queries to ensure smooth execution.

The role requires 5–6 years of relevant experience, proficiency in MS Office and engineering software, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office and engineering software.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• 5–6 years of relevant experience; bridge/railway design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Technical Engineers in daily tasks and assist in site technical queries and design submissions.
• Coordinate and review design submissions from consultants and subcontractors.
• Manage RFIs and resolve technical queries from site and consultants.
• Submit design deliverables for approval.
• Prepare technical method statements and assist in project documentation.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Engineering software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Support the Technical Manager in coordinating all technical aspects of the project, ensuring design submissions, technical documentation, and site queries are properly managed for smooth execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising Technical Engineers in daily tasks & assist Technical Manager in Site Technical Queries and Design Submission.
• Coordinate and review design submissions from consultants, subcontractors, and alternative design proposals.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFI) and resolve technical queries from site and consultants.
• Submission of Design Deliverables for approval.
• Prepare technical method statements and assist in project-related technical documentation and correspondence.
• Distribute drawings, reports, and technical documents to site and HQ teams.
• Attend technical meetings & liaise closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams as required.
• Support QA/QC with Inspection Test Plans (ITP), review test results, and coordinate investigations as needed.
• Maintain project registers and ensure proper documentation control.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5–6 years of experience; bridge/railway design experience in consultancy is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office and engineering software.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Result-oriented, energetic, and willing to learn.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Based in KL office while supporting a high-profile Penang LRT infrastructure project.
• Exposure to bridge/viaduct technical coordination and large-scale infrastructure execution.
• Opportunity to work closely with Technical Manager and gain hands-on project experience.

Renumeration

MYR 6,000 - MYR 8,000

Location

• Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur

Consultant in-charge

Kah Wai | [e-mail] | 012 233 3162 (WhatsApp texting only)

Remark: Due to high volume of applications, only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.