Principal Technical Engineer

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

Job summary

Hunters International in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to support the Technical Manager on a major Penang LRT project. You will coordinate design submissions, technical documentation, and site queries to ensure smooth project execution.

In this hands-on role, you will supervise engineers, review submissions from consultants, manage RFIs, and assist with ITPs and documentation control. Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 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.
• Results-oriented, energetic and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Manager in coordinating all technical aspects of the project, ensuring design submissions, technical documentation, and site queries are properly managed.
• Supervise Technical Engineers in daily tasks and assist with site technical queries and design submission.
• Coordinate and review design submissions from consultants, subcontractors, and alternative design proposals.
• Manage RFIs and resolve technical queries from site and consultants.
• Submit design deliverables for approval and prepare technical method statements.
• Assist in project-related technical documentation and correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Result oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

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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:

Kah Wai | ***********@hunters-in.com | 012 233 3162 (WhatsApp texting only)

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