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.
Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Road and Highway Infrastructure Project team in Papua New Guinea. The successful candidate will provide geotechnical engineering expertise throughout project planning, investigation, design, construction supervision, and risk management phases. The role will support the delivery of safe, sustainable, and resilient transportation infrastructure in challenging terrain and geological conditions.
Responsibilities
Design and analyze highway drainage systems, including roadside drains, culverts, channels, and stormwater networks.
Conduct hydraulic and drainage assessments for roads, highways, bridges, and associated infrastructure.
Prepare drainage reports, hydraulic calculations, design drawings, and technical specifications.
Design cross-drainage structures including culverts, causeways, and flood relief structures.
Develop erosion and sediment control measures for road construction and operation.
Evaluate climate change impacts on drainage infrastructure and recommend resilient design solutions.
Ensure compliance with project standards, local regulations, and international design guidelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, preferably at Master's level
Minimum 5 years’ experience in hydraulic analysis for road/highway projects, requirement of drainage and system design in compliance with environmental regulations, preferably for projects financed by MDBs.
Male or female
Good communication in English Language
Preferred Skills
Highway drainage design and analysis
Culvert and cross-drainage structure design.
Erosion and sediment control design.
Climate-resilient infrastructure design
Preparation of technical reports and engineering specifications
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!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in hydraulic analysis for road or highway projects
- Experience with drainage and system design compliant with environmental regulations
- Good communication skills in English
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Experience on projects financed by multilateral development banks
What We Do
Surbana Jurong and our member companies are a global multidisciplinary consultancy group with more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. We are architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists, driven by progressive thinking to create a better built environment. We are united in our mission of Building Cities, Shaping Lives. By designing and delivering quality housing, workspaces, roads, rail, hydropower, dams, underground and coastal protections and other critical infrastructure, we are creating smart and sustainable spaces where communities and businesses, present and future, can thrive. With over 70 years’ experience delivering projects worldwide, we see every project as an opportunity for us to fulfil aspirations and enrich lives. Join us, and join a culture of innovation, passion for problem-solving and commitment to shaping a better future.
