Job Description
Join Gamuda Group as a Geotechnical Engineer in Bayan Lepas, Penang. This contract role offers the opportunity to lead field investigations, influence foundation design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects.
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will manage site investigations, review geotechnical design data, coordinate with consultants, supervise junior staff, and support our civil infrastructure programs. You will contribute to safe, efficient project delivery while applying your technical expertise across soil and rock mechanics, earthworks, and ground improvement strategies. Your work will help optimize performance, safety, and cost efficiency across the project lifecycle.
Gamuda Group is renowned for delivering transformational infrastructure projects that shape communities. We provide a collaborative, safety-first environment with opportunities for growth, development, and hands-on field exposure. You will engage with a diverse team of engineers, planners, and project managers, and gain exposure to state-of-the-art geotechnical tools and methodologies. We value continuous learning and supporting career advancement.
In this role you will be part of a dynamic geotechnical team responsible for delivering safe, sustainable solutions for complex projects such as tunnels, highways, and water infrastructure. You will interface with design teams to ensure geotechnical risk is properly managed and communicated to stakeholders. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset will help you thrive in this contract position with potential for extension based on project needs and performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical site investigations for civil infrastructure projects in Penang, including drilling programs, sampling, and field testing.
- Review and interpret geotechnical data to inform foundation design, earthworks, slope stability, and ground improvement recommendations.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure technical compliance, quality control, and on-time project delivery.
- Supervise junior engineers and field technicians; provide coaching and ensure adherence to safety and QA/QC standards.
- Prepare technical reports, interpretation memos, and design recommendations for stakeholders.
- Monitor field performance, manage risk assessments, and support project schedules and cost control.
- Oversee soil and rock testing programs, ensure data quality, and liaise with testing laboratories.
- Provide on-site technical support during construction and assist in resolving geotechnical issues promptly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred); recognized equivalent in Malaysia.
- 3+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in site investigations, soil testing, foundation design, and earthworks.
- Professional Engineer (Malaysia) or eligible for registration; strong professional credentials preferred.
- Solid knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, geotechnical instrumentation, and earth reinforcement techniques.
- Experience with geotechnical software (GeoStudio, PLAXIS, WALLAP, RS3) and CAD tools; proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills; able to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Strong safety mindset and ability to work in dynamic field environments; willingness to travel to project sites as required.
- Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia helpful for collaboration with local teams.