Water Engineer

Arup; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Water Engineer in Singapore. The successful applicant will provide civil engineering solutions focused on water management projects. Responsibilities include designing across project lifecycles, coordinating complex projects, and enhancing water resource capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and a minimum of 4 years' experience in civil or environmental engineering. This role offers a hybrid work environment, flexible hours, and various employee benefits to promote personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

13th month bonus

Paid parental leave

Dental expense cover

Examination leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience delivering projects for various clients.
• Experience with Integrated Water Management works is preferable.
• Knowledge of Major Infrastructure Projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large, complex, long-term projects.
• Design across project lifecycle from Master Plan to Detailed Design.
• Support growth of Energy Water and Resources Infrastructure Capability.

Skills

Design experience for Flood Mitigation

Surface Water Management

Interpersonal skills

Effective written communication

Education

Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

12D

Bentley Systems

Infoworks

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Water

Asia Pacific Region

SIN00012S

Arup is a unique organization that is owned and run by its employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people‑centric organization, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. At Arup, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a result, we are able to attract and retain some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.

Primary Focus

As a world leader in its field, Arup offers the full spectrum of civil engineering consulting services. As part of the Civil Design team, this role covers a broad range of skills relating to civil infrastructure. In particular, the focus of the Water Engineer is to undertake design and consulting services within Civil Infrastructure and related areas in order to enhance the team’s portfolio of skills and expertise

Responsibilities

• You will work with minimal supervision, referring up as necessary. In achieving this you will be responsible for meeting deadlines, monitoring budgets and resourcing and controlling expenditure to meet financial targets in your own area;
• You will represent Arup at internal and external events and you may be responsible for designing and delivering events, activities and projects which impact the business;
• You will be responsible for your own performance and assist in the development of others through providing guidance, training, direction and feedback;
• You will design across project lifecycle from Master Plan and Feasibility Stages through Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design and provide support to projects in construction;
• Typically your projects may involve, Surface Water Drainage, Flood Risk, Water Sensitive Urban Design, ABC Water Design, Integrated Water Management, Water Resources Management, Water Demand Management, Water Supply Strategies, Water Reticulation Network Design, Waste Water Conveyance, utility design and coordination amongst others;
• You will be responsible for the development, design and management of large, complex, long‑term projects. This will involve coordinating people, facilities, resources etc, within tight timelines and in line with budgetary constraints (includes reviewing technical standards to ensure that design techniques, reference material and software tools are up‑to‑date and are correctly applied);
• Your work will involve in the leadership of small and medium sized projects, as well as being a key member of larger project groups. This will include design, technical documentation, input to cost estimates, tender submissions, project scheduling and meeting deadlines and budgets. You will work on a variety of Coastal, Energy, Water, Land Development, Aviation, Rail and Industrial projects;
• You will be expected to support the growth of the Energy Water and Resources Infrastructure Capability in Singapore
• You may contribute to the development plan of Arup;
• You will be responsible for executing responsibilities as outlined in Arup’s Quality Management System

Qualifications

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering;

• Relevant industry experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an experience in Surface Water Management and Integrated Water

  Management works is preferable;

• Emphasis on design experience for Flood Mitigation / Adaptation, drainage design, WSUD and Utilities design within a consulting business environment;
• Knowledge and experience of Major Infrastructure Projects including major urban developments coastal, aviation and rail projects is beneficial;
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience delivering projects covering a range of pre-concept design to site phase for a range of clients including Local Government Authorities and/or Private Developers;
• Experience in the operation of software design tools such as 12D, Bentley Systems, Infoworks, Civil3D or AutoCAD or similar. In addition, experience using hydraulic modelling packages would be an advantage;
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership;
• Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines – and related procedures including OH&S.
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non‑technical environments;
• Effective written communication and report writing skills;
• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness particularly during periods of higher than normal workload;
• Ability to remain positively motivated and foster team spirit at times of significant pressure, including assisting others to meet deadlines;
• Desire to excel.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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