Senior Design Engineer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch is seeking a senior Civil/Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead design and review activities for major infrastructure projects. You will manage a team of design engineers, coordinate with construction management, project control and contracts, and provide professional geotechnical services for marine, civil and coastal works.

Requirements include a civil engineering degree, 5+ years’ experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering from a recognised university.
• 5+ years of relevant civil engineering experience in large-scale infrastructure/reclamation projects.
• Experience managing design teams and coordinating with construction management and project controls.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all structural/geotechnical design and design review activities for the project, ensuring adherence to the design process and standards.
• Coordinate with design, construction management and project control teams to support construction progress.
• Manage a team of design engineers and provide guidance for design management and project delivery.
• Provide professional structural/geotechnical services for marine facilities and coastal works; prepare/approve design letters and geotechnical instrumentation issues.

Skills

English communication

Team leadership

Design coordination

Contract administration awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

Civil engineering degree (BEng/MEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Plaxis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Be responsible for all Structural/Geotechnical design and design review activities and meeting for the project, including checking of contractor design submissions with endorsement as internal quality control process. Coordinate with teammates in design / construction management / project control team on design activities to facilitates the construction works progress. Manage a team of Design Engineers and provide necessary guidance for design management and project delivery. Prepare / Approve letters related to design and geotechnical instrumentation issues and coordinate with construction management / contractual administration team. Provide professional and competent structural/geotechnical engineering services for commercial, public, industrial, and other relevant structures in Marine Facilities like revetment, shoreline protection, and ports and harbours structures. The services includes soil investigation, field tests and laboratory works and design. Analysis / Approve and design of soil improvement, geotechnical stability and coastal protection works. Analysis / Approve and design of all structural/geotechnical elements from foundations to above ground works across a range of materials including concrete (both reinforced and pre /post tensioned) and steel. Ensure all designs are prepared in accordance with the Design Process Plan and standards as issued by SMEC including British Standard, ASTM and Philippines design standards on civil engineering, public works and highway and marine and coastal related works. Be able to liaise with Client, Contractor and government authorities independently during the design process and ensure client requirements are clearly identified and addressed. Review and approve reports related to the design, and in accordance with the Client requirements. Review / Approve Design Specifications for Tender document. Carry out design review (where applicable) of C&S and geotechnical design and analysis for infra and coastal structures such as quay wall, port, jetty, revetment and land reclamation etc. for local and/or oversea projects. Support on pursue project: assist in tender submission.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor/master's degree in civil engineering from recognised and reputable university
• Minimum 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience in large scale infrastructure/reclamation projects
• Possess the skill, knowledge and ability to manage and co-ordinate all the design activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Team player and able to multi-task Discipline, self-motivated and resourceful
• Experience in contract administration will be advantageous
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite of Software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc)
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Plaxis etc

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.