Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

• Carrying out detailed design to a high standard and tight timeframes for complex projects
• Applying a deeper understanding of Engineering principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to more complex problems
• Testing, measuring and evaluating solutions
• Responsible for identifying professional risks, statutory responsibilities, liabilities and hazards
• Producing outcomes that require innovative thoughts and intellectual rigor
• Challenging current practice to identify opportunities for improvement through a multi-disciplined approach
• Developing and apply new engineering practices
• Analyzing client requirements for the design criteria to ensure that specifications are included in the requirements
• Supporting other streams in the delivery of high standard designs, verification and onsite supervision
• Supervision of drawing production for assigned tasks is undertaken in accordance with SMEC procedures as appropriate
• Preparing complex client and technical reports and undertaking peer reviews
• Interacting with appropriate professionals and specialists to achieve agreed outcomes and develop broader knowledge
• Identifying sources of advice for design proposals with non-standard engineering requirements
• Proactively sharing knowledge to provide technical support
• Mentoring others in areas of engineering focus
• Building and maintaining internal and external networks and relationships
• Communicating openly and regularly with the appropriate contributors and stakeholders
• Proactively liaising with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design co-ordination
• Actively participating in and where appropriate, leading project and team meetings, contributing ideas, energy and enthusiasm
• Contribute to and/or make recommendations for personnel management activities as required, under delegated authority levels
• Identifying opportunities in the market, leading SMEC's proposal, and securing new work
• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Identifying social, environmental and financial issues with the proposed engineering solutions
• Demonstrating commercial awareness, providing regular progress reports
• Researching for alternative solutions via internet and library resources to assist in ensuring that solutions both make commercial sense and meet the clients requirements

Job Specification

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Minimum 6 years of working experience as a Geotechnical Engineer
• Prepare quality technical reports and prepare quality proposals on small to medium projects
• Be effective in managing client relationships and expectations (internal and external)
• Location: Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur