Lead Coastal Protection Engineer | Resilience & NbS

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority in Singapore seeks an experienced Principal Engineer to lead a team delivering coastal protection projects, integrating conventional engineering with Nature-based Solutions, and coordinating with government agencies and stakeholders.

You will oversee geotechnical, hydraulic, and infrastructure works, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering, PE/MSPE preferred.
• 5+ years in engineering or project management, coastal/land reclamation a plus.
• Experience guiding junior staff and managing teams.
• Strong ability to prioritise, manage budgets, and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional guidance to a team planning, designing and delivering coastal protection projects.
• Oversee coastal engineering, geotechnical and infrastructure works with cost estimates and schedules.
• Drive integrated coastal management using conventional interventions and Nature-based Solutions.
• Coordinate with government agencies, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Prepare management submissions, technical recommendations, and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical guidance

Risk assessment

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Land Transport Authority in Singapore seeks an experienced Principal Engineer to lead a team delivering coastal protection projects, integrating conventional engineering with Nature-based Solutions, and coordinating with government agencies and stakeholders.

You will oversee geotechnical, hydraulic, and infrastructure works, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership.