Senior Design Engineer / Design Engineer

SmartHire by SEEK; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AD&D Insurance

Hospitalisation Insurance

Medical benefits for dependents

Dental benefits

Annual health screening

Optical benefits

Job summary

SmartHire by SEEK in Malaysia seeks a Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer / Assistant Manager to contribute to large infrastructure projects on a 2-year renewable contract with potential for permanent placement.

You'll join the Design and Technical department, report to the Senior Manager of Engineering and Construction, and handle design coordination, problem solving, and multi-stakeholder management across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years for Design Engineer, 5+ for Senior, 8+ for Assistant Manager in design/construction.
• Civil/structural/geotechnical knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Design Manager in managing design consultants' deliverables and submissions.
• Coordinate design progress with consultants and clients, maintain status reports.
• Coordinate with authorities, consultants, and contractors on technical design issues.

Skills

Design management

Coordination

Technical interfaces

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Construction design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer / Assistant Manager to join their team!

This is a compelling opportunity for a civil engineering professional to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects on a 2-year renewable contract that offers the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance. Working within a dedicated Design and Technical department and reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering and Construction, this role places you at the heart of design coordination, technical problem-solving, and multi-stakeholder management across complex and meaningful infrastructure projects. Whether you are an engineer early in your career or an experienced professional ready to step into a managerial capacity, there is a level within this role that could be the right next step for you.

What you'll be doing?

• Supporting design management: Assist the Design Manager in managing design consultants' deliverables and submissions, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinating design progress: Liaise with design consultants and clients on delivery schedules, monitor and track design progress, and maintain up-to-date design status reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing technical interfaces: Assist in coordinating among authorities, design consultants, independent checking engineers, and subcontractors on technical design issues, including mediating and managing comments during design and temporary work submission reviews to ensure timely resolution.
• Providing comprehensive design support: Support the Design Manager across all project-related matters, including design reviews, drawing management, progress report preparation, method statements, work procedures, presentations, and interface coordination.
• Attending project meetings: Actively participate in all relevant project meetings, contributing technical input and ensuring clear communication among all stakeholders involved.
• Delivering engineering solutions: Apply engineering knowledge and creativity to develop practical solutions for design-related challenges arising on the construction site.
• Supporting tender activities: Assist the Design Manager and contract department in tender preparation, quantity take-offs, bill of quantities, and the preparation of reports and presentations as required.
• Contributing to team success: Collaborate and communicate effectively with all team members and stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of all design milestones.

Who are they looking for?

• Educational background: A Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification is required as the technical foundation for this role.
• Relevant experience: The level of appointment will be commensurate with experience - a minimum of 2 years is required for a Design Engineer position, 5 years for a Senior Design Engineer position, and 8 years for an Assistant Manager position, all in relevant design and/or construction engineering experience.
• Civil, structural, and geotechnical knowledge: Technical expertise in civil and structural engineering and/or geotechnical design is essential for providing meaningful contributions to complex infrastructure projects.
• Infrastructure project experience: Prior exposure to infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, underground structures, metro rail, or railway systems is preferred and will be highly regarded.
• Analytical and problem‑solving ability: Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to problem‑solving are important for navigating the technical complexities of large‑scale design and construction projects.
• Independence and resilience: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality outputs under tight deadlines is key to succeeding in this role.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

• Competitive monthly salary of RM4,000 to RM10,000, commensurate with the level of appointment and experience brought to the role
• Annual leave of 16 days for executive-level staff and 18 days for middle management, supporting a healthy and well‑balanced work life
• Medical leave of 14 days and up to 60 days of hospitalisation leave, ensuring you are well supported should you need time to recover
• Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and Group Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance providing comprehensive protection for you and your family
• Clinical and specialist medical benefits for both employees and dependents, covering your healthcare needs with confidence
• Dental benefits for both employees and dependents, because your overall health and wellbeing matters
• Annual health screening to support proactive healthcare management and peace of mind
• Optical benefits for both employees and dependents, ensuring your vision needs are taken care of

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment‑related purposes.