EXECUTIVE / PROJECT ENGINEER, SIGNALLING & PLATFORM SCREEN DOOR

Land Transport Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for transport solutions in Singapore is seeking an individual to manage railway signalling systems and oversee international contractors' work on various MRT projects. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and strong project management and communication skills. Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred. This role may require occasional night work.

Qualifications

• Strong project management, decision making and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls.
• Relevant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project deliverables to ensure safety, quality, and progress.
• Oversee design review, equipment delivery, installation, and testing.
• Collaborate with contractors, designers, and stakeholders to coordinate projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Network management

Safety culture

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Job description

Overview

You will have the opportunity to work on Un-manned Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling systems. The signalling system supervises and manages trains movement and control the railway traffic, it enables continuous and timely operation as well as ensuring safe and efficient driverless train operations. You will play a lead role in managing international contractors for the supply, design, manufacture, install, test and commission of the Signalling and Platform Screen Doors systems for both the new MRT Lines as well as extension/enhancement to Existing MRT Lines in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• You will be involved in design review, supervision of equipment delivery and installation, involves in overseas and on-site testing and commissioning. You are expected to be familiar with local safe work practices as well as to develop a good understanding of the system design. You are required to work closely with contractors to manage and monitor the project deliverables as well as in ensuring the safety, quality, and progress of the project works. You will be involved in reviewing and managing project risks and cashflows as well as issuance of engineering instructions and conduct assessment of projects variations/ payments/ claims. You will collaborate with various parties, i.e. contractors, designers, architects, stakeholders from different agencies and appointed Railway Operators to ensure that the projects are well coordinated.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering
• Strong project management, decision making and leadership skills
• Positive Safety culture
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good knowledge with LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls, network management and security management
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to coordinate and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Team player who is analytical, resourceful, and result-oriented
• Relevant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects with relevant experience in safety, quality, contract, and programme management would be an advantage
• Able to perform occasional night works including weekends and public holidays
• Good appreciation of the constraints and interface requirements of civil, trackwork, electrical and mechanical works
• Candidates with more years of relevant experience (e.g. in Railway signalling and/or railway project management) will be considered for senior positions
• Those without working experience are welcome to apply