Principal Engineer, Geotechnical

Principal Engineer, Geotechnical Full-time State/Province: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Perunding Sdn Bhd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: Group Support Primary Location: MY - Kuala Lumpur - Guoco Tower Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Lead geotechnical studies, analysis and design for medium to large-scale projects. Provide technical leadership in geotechnical design, including foundations, retaining structures, excavation/ERSS, slopes and underground works. Undertake and review geotechnical analysis using PLAXIS, GEO-STUDIO or equivalent software. Review / Prepare technical reports, calculations and design deliverables, and provide technical guidance to engineers. Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams and provide technical solutions to complex geotechnical issues. Contribute to technical proposals, project planning and team development activities.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university; Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred. Minimum 8–10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment. Strong experience in geotechnical analysis and design for infrastructure, rail, buildings or underground projects. Proficient in PLAXIS, GEO-STUDIO or equivalent geotechnical software. Good knowledge of Eurocode 7, Malaysian standards and relevant design requirements. Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgement. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in multidisciplinary coordination. BEM Professional Engineer (Ir.) or eligibility for registration will be an advantage.

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