Structural Design Engineer,

VSL Singapore Pte Ltd (Main Office); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VSL Singapore Pte Ltd invites engineers to design temporary structures for major civil projects, mainly bridges. You will work with engineers and drafters in a multi‑discipline center in Singapore, applying international standards and coordinating with methods and mechanical teams.

Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and knowledge of structural design software.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering.
• At least 4 years on permanent or temporary works design.
• Steel structures design experience.
• Repair and strengthening projects will be a plus.
• Knowledge of international standards (EN, BS, AS, HK, etc.) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out designs of temporary structures as directed by Engineer in Charge or Department Manager.
• Designs based on international standards (EN, BS, AS, HK, etc.).
• Coordinate with Methods and/or Mechanical Departments during development of designs.
• Ensure quality, time, organization and cost targets as Engineer in Charge.
• Manage engineering and drafting manpower with regard to quality, schedule and manhours spent.
• Check work by team members and organize project technical review meetings.
• Identify variation works and propose timeframe and budget for approval.
• Track deadlines, monitor progress and inform on changes.
• Assess and mitigate technical risks; seek advice from senior staff when needed.

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Sofistik

AutoCAD

Modelling/Design software

Job description

Technical Centre Presentation:

• VSL Technical Centre is part of VSL Group Civil Work Business Line that handle all major civil projects
• Five offices around the world, in Singapore, Bern (Switzerland), Barcelona (Spain), Hong Kong and Sydney (Australia).
• Technical Centre Singapore (TCSG) is integrated into VSL Singapore PTE LTD and has 35 Engineers & Draughtsman working in 3 Departments: Structural, Project Technical/Methods and Mechanical.
• TCSG involvement happens in all aspects of Major Civil Works Projects (mainly bridges),
• From Tender stage with definition of main option and construction methodology
• To Execution/Construction stages with definition and design of major Equipment to build bridges and special structures

Job Description:

• Carry out designs of temporary structures in accordance with indications of Engineer in Charge or Department Manager
• Carry out designs based on different international standards (EN, BS, AS, HK, etc.)
• Coordination with Methods and/or Mechanical Departments during development of designs
• Responsible for assigned projects in regards of quality, time, organization, cost, information (as Engineer in Charge)
• Managing of engineering and drafting manpower assigned to her / him with regards to quality, schedule and manhours spent
• To check work done by other team members and organize project technical review meetings
• To identify variation works and propose timeframe and budget for approval of Department Manager
• Understanding the time frame (deadlines), monitor progress and inform on changes
• Understanding and mitigation of technical risks associated with the task
• Seek advice from senior staff if she / he cannot solve a problem on her / his own

Software:

• Good command on MS Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Sofistik is a (big) plus but not mandatory
• Good command on AUTOCAD is a bonus
• Knowledge of modelling/design software

Languages:

• English

Experience:

• Degree in civil engineering
• At least 4 years on permanent or temporary works design
• Steel structures design
• Repair and strengthening projects will be a plus