Careers at SGT

Location: Singapore | Employment type: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically competent Principal Engineer / Design Manager to lead the engineering design and technical delivery of major underground infrastructure projects in Singapore, including LTA MRT projects, PUB sewerage infrastructure, deep excavations, underground stations, bored tunnels, mined tunnels and associated temporary works.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers and drafters, undertaking and reviewing complex structural and geotechnical analyses, developing practical engineering solutions, and managing engineering design deliverables from concept development through authority submissions and construction support.

This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership position requiring strong engineering fundamentals, advanced numerical modelling capabilities, sound engineering judgement and proven experience in managing complex underground infrastructure design projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil, structural and geotechnical design works for major infrastructure projects, including LTA MRT and PUB underground sewerage systems.
• Lead the design of deep excavation and Earth Retaining or Stabilising Structures (ERSS), including diaphragm walls, retaining walls, strutting systems, deep shafts and associated temporary works.
• Undertake and review engineering design for underground structures, including MRT stations, bored tunnels, mined tunnels, manhole shafts and pipe-jacking works.
• Lead settlement and impact assessments arising from deep excavations and tunnelling works, including effects on adjacent buildings, utilities and existing infrastructure.
• Perform and review advanced geotechnical and structural analyses using PLAXIS 2D/3D, STAAD.Pro and other relevant engineering software.
• Manage and supervise a team of design engineers and drafters, ensuring technical quality and timely completion of design deliverables.
• Review engineering calculations, design reports and drawings, and coordinate authority submissions with the appointed Professional Engineer (QP).
• Provide technical support, resolve engineering issues and coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants and relevant authorities throughout the design and construction stages.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering design experience, preferably in major infrastructure, LTA MRT or PUB underground projects.
• Strong technical experience in ERSS, deep excavation, geotechnical engineering and underground structure design.
• Experience in tunnelling design, settlement and impact assessment, and pipe-jacking works will be an advantage.
• Proficient in PLAXIS 2D; experience in PLAXIS 3D, STAAD.Pro or other relevant engineering software will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes, Singapore Standards and relevant BCA, LTA and PUB requirements.
• Proven ability to independently lead engineering design projects, manage design teams and coordinate with clients, contractors and relevant authorities. Singapore PE registration will be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead challenging LTA MRT and PUB underground infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to complex deep excavation, tunnelling, geotechnical and structural engineering works.
• Significant involvement in technical design decisions and project delivery.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team of engineers and drafters.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications, experience and technical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and technical reviews for civil, structural and geotechnical works, including excavations, temporary works and underground infrastructure.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings and reports for accuracy, coordination and consistency with project requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and other consultants to resolve technical queries and support construction activities.
• Guide junior engineers, plan design deliverables and communicate technical risks and progress to the project team.

Experience and skills

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant civil or geotechnical design experience, with the ability to review technical work and guide a team.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools, design standards and the preparation of clear technical reports.
• Strong coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.

Location: Singapore | Employment type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Civil & Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our engineering consultancy team.

The successful candidate will be involved in the design and analysis of civil, structural and temporary works for infrastructure and building projects in Singapore. The position offers good exposure to a variety of engineering works, including ERSS, underground structures, deep excavations, tunnelling works, temporary works and structural engineering.

This position is suitable for a young engineer who has gained some consultancy/design experience and would like to further develop strong practical design and engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis and plan for Civil & Structural engineering works, mainly on ERSS, geotechnical, temporary steel structure and tunnelling works
• Prepare design calculations, drawings and carry out Authority submissions
• Responsible for timely submission of plans and reports to Client and Authorities
• To coordinate & liaise with contractor, consultant, sub-con and other trades eg M&E and architectural for projects specifications & other technical issues
• Assist the Professional Engineer/QP in technical submissions and responses to authority comments
• To assist in project coordination and oversee of all Structural/Civil works on site and ensure all related activities are carried out as per drawings
• Attend meetings inclusive of technical meetings and site walks during the construction phase of project
• Review shop drawings submitted by contractor
• Document control and compilation accordance to company ISO standard

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering from university recognized by Singapore PE board
• Min 2 years consultant working experience
• Experience with engineering software such as STAAD.Pro, SAFE, IDEA StatiCa, PLAXIS 2D or similar software will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Civil and Structural specifications & requirements.
• Consultant working experience, especially experience on ERSS design, geotechnical works, temporary steel structural, underground infrastructure, tunnelling design will be an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Able to prepare clear engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Responsible, willing to learn and able to work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

What we offer

• Exposure to a wide range of civil, structural, geotechnical and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunities to work directly with experienced engineers and Professional Engineers.
• Hands-on involvement from engineering analysis and design through authority submission and construction support.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in ERSS, underground structures, temporary works and advanced engineering analysis.
• Career development opportunities based on individual capability and performance

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update CAD drawings from engineering calculations, sketches and design instructions.
• Produce plans, sections and details for civil, structural, geotechnical and temporary works.
• Coordinate drawing changes with engineers and check dimensions, annotations and consistency between drawings.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision records and organised project files for issue and submission.

Experience and skills

• Relevant technical training in civil engineering, construction, drafting or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to read engineering drawings.
• Careful drafting, file organisation and attention to detail; familiarity with BIM workflows is an advantage.
• The ability to coordinate with engineers and manage drawing revisions to agreed deadlines.