Principal Engineer

CPG Corporation Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead major national projects focused on drainage and flood management. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a strong technical foundation in hydrology and hydraulics. The candidate will oversee engineering workstreams, collaborate with government agencies, and mentor junior staff, contributing to innovative climate resilience strategies. A degree in Civil or related Engineering is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in Singapore.
• Strong foundation in drainage engineering and hydrology.
• Experience with regulatory processes in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for major national projects.
• Lead and supervise a team of engineers.
• Develop robust solutions for drainage and flood management.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in drainage engineering

Collaboration with government agencies

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil, Environmental, Coastal Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for major national projects in drainage, stormwater management, flood resilience, infrastructure planning, and coastal protection.
• Lead and supervise a team of senior and junior engineers, ensuring high-quality technical output and capability development.
• Develop robust solutions across hydrology, hydraulics, drainage modelling, climate resilience strategies, erosion control, and nature-based approaches.
• Oversee engineering workstreams, modelling reviews, technical reports, and design development.
• Work closely with government agencies such as PUB, URA, NParks, JTC, LTA, NEA, SDC and others, ensuring compliance with local processes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with international consultants, research partners, and specialist sub-consultants.
• Present technical content and lead discussions with clients and stakeholder groups.
• Support proposal preparation, tender submissions, and technical strategy for upcoming climate resilience and infrastructure bids.
• Contribute to CRS initiatives including habitat restoration concepts, coastal erosion strategies, ABC Waters solutions, and integrated coastal–inland resilience planning.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, Coastal or related Engineering discipline; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably with substantial work carried out in Singapore.
• Strong foundation in drainage engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater systems, or flood mitigation.
• Coastal engineering experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with Singapore government agencies and understanding of regulatory processes, reviews, and approvals.
• Experience coordinating or partnering with international consultants or research institutions.
• Strong leadership capability, able to guide teams, mentor staff, and maintain high technical standards.
• Creative, adaptable, and motivated by environmental resilience and long‑term engineering innovation.