Engineer (LRD)

The Singapore Public Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Public Service is seeking engineers to plan and manage coastal engineering projects, including related geotechnical and infrastructure works. You will conduct feasibility and environmental studies and provide cost-effective solutions, with estimates and schedules for projects.

You will coordinate tendering, review designs, and supervise consultancy and construction works to meet budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage consultations with government agencies and stakeholders.
• Analytical ability, team player with growth mindset and creative thinking.
• Coastal, land reclamation, infrastructure, geotechnical, traffic or hydraulic engineering background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage coastal engineering projects including related geotechnical and infrastructure works.
• Conduct feasibility studies, environmental studies, and provide cost-effective solutions with estimates and schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise tendering, review designs, and manage consultancy and construction works to meet budgets and timelines.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Growth mindset

Creative thinking

Education

PEB Singapore recognition

Job description

What the role is

We are seeking people with desire, drive, passion and innovative ideas to help shape the future of our coastlines.

What you will be working on

You will plan and manage coastal engineering projects including the related geotechnical and infrastructure works. You will be required to conduct engineering feasibility studies, environmental studies, analyse and provide cost-effective solutions for civil engineering problems including the preparation of cost estimates and schedules for the projects. You will also be responsible for coordination and supervision of the tendering process, review of engineering design, supervision and project management of consultancy and construction works including managing your projects to meet budgets and timelines.

What we are looking for

• You should have strong communication skills and be able to manage consultations with government agencies and stakeholders. We are looking for team player with strong analytical ability, growth mindset and creative thinking.
• You should possess a relevant background in Civil or Environmental Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore. Prior experience in coastal, land reclamation, infrastructure, geotechnical, traffic or hydraulic engineering projects and knowledge of the relevant engineering design/analysis software will be an asset.
• Successful candidates will be offered a 1+1 year contract.