SENIOR ENGINEER (GEOTECHNICAL)

Minconsult Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Minconsult Sdn Bhd in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead site investigations, analyze soil properties and deliver geotechnical solutions. This full-time role involves coordinating projects, preparing technical reports and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate holds a recognized Civil Engineering degree (First Class Honours), MSc preferred, with 5–9 years of geotechnical design experience including foundations,

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Civil Engineering with First Class Honours.
• MSc in Geotechnical Engineering is an advantage.
• 5–9 years of civil engineering experience with emphasis on geotechnical design.
• Experience in foundation design for heavy structures and bridges, slope stabilization, ground improvement and excavation support.
• Advanced or intermediate user of PLAXIS & MIDAS GTS NX.
• Excellent in English and good communication skills.
• Understanding of soil investigation works and field testing purposes.
• Strong planning, organizational and supervision abilities.
• Leadership, teamwork and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with structural design of pile foundations and related software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Planning and commissioning ground investigation works including tenders and contract administration.
• Geotechnical assessment and interpretation of ground investigations and lab results.
• Geotechnical analyses and designs including slopes, foundations, ground treatment and excavation support.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and attend meetings as required.
• Assist in proposals and technical research when needed.
• Display leadership and work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours)

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

MIDAS GTS NX

SAFE

REPUTE

STAAD.Pro

Job description

This is a full-time role for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Petaling Jaya. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible in managing site investigations, analysing soil properties, and providing geotechnical engineering solutions. Daily tasks will include coordinating and supervising geotechnical engineering projects, preparing engineering reports, and geotechnical design works. The role requires close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and commissioning of ground investigation works including floating of tenders, tender evaluation, contract administration, etc.

Geotechnical assessment and interpretation of results from ground investigations and laboratory testing.

Undertake geotechnical analyses and designs including slope works, retaining structures, foundations, ground treatment works and excavation support systems, etc.

Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, drawings and technical specifications.

Working with a multi-disciplinary team and attend meetings, as required.

Assist to prepare proposals and carrying out technical research, if required

Display leadership quality and perform duties independently with minimal supervision

Requirements and Qualifications:

Recognized degree in Civil Engineering, First Class Honours.

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering will be an advantage.

Minimum 5-9 years of civil engineering experience with emphasis on geotechnical-related design experience

Design experience in foundation for heavy structures and bridges, slope stabilization, ground improvement works, deep excavations etc.

Advanced or Intermediate user of PLAXIS & MIDAS GTS NX

Excellent in English (speak, read, and write) and demonstrate good communication skills.

Sound understanding of the soil investigation works; able to understand different type of field testing and its purposes.

Possess planning, organizational and supervision skills and able to meet demanding work schedules.

Strong leadership character and ability to meet deadlines. A team player.

Good in interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and results-oriented focus.

Experience in structural design of pile foundation up to pile cap, piled-rafts, RC walls and intermediate to advanced user of Structural Engineering softwares such as SAFE, REPUTE, STAAD.Pro etc will be an advantage.