Senior Structural Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. SMEC scores B on the Alion truth index.
About SMEC
For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.
We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.
Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out design and design review of civil & structural design and analysis for Ports and Maritime structures such as quay wall, port, jetty, revetment, and land reclamation etc. for local and/or oversea projects.
- Assist the Project Lead / Project Manager to carry out:
- Review C&S design and analysis for Ports and Maritime structures such as quay wall, port, jetty, revetment, and land reclamation (i.e: deep and shallow foundation, temporary and permanent retaining system, etc)
- Prepare tender documents, technical specifications for the construction of ports and maritime structures
- Managing subcontracts (i.e: on-site survey works, soil investigation contract, hydraulic studies, navigation simulations etc)
- Managing main contracts with the client
- Ensure submissions and proper record filing.
- Supervise both design and/or site work.
- Lead regular meetings / workshop.
- Prepare technical reports / structural design calculation reports and submission to Authorities.
- Ensure all engineering works comply with all relevant statutory standards, regulations and Codes of Practice and maintain high-quality standards of design, supervision as well as guiding junior engineers.
- Liaison and manage stakeholders, such as clients, design team, site team and other relevant parties.
- Support on pursuing project: assist in tender submission.
Qualifications
- Minimum a Bachelor/master’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant design/project management experience in a consultancy firm involving infrastructure and/or marine infrastructure projects.
- Experience of working on marine infrastructure projects in SEA countries.
- Familiar with specialist marine studies such as berthing analysis, mooring analysis, navigation simulation, marine traffic risk assessment.
- Familiar with the structural design of marine infrastructure such as jetties, quay walls, breakwater, revetment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Team player and able to multi-task
- Disciplined, self-motivated and resourceful.
- Experience in contract administration.
- Familiar with Eurocodes.
- Well versed in design software, e.g. STAAD Pro, Plaxis, GeoStudio, Prokon, Etabs etc are preferred.
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