Principal Engineer (Coastal)

About the role

Surbana Jurong is looking for a Principal Engineer (Coastal) to carry out design reviews and lead engineering work on coastal infrastructure such as quay walls, ports, jetties, revetments and land reclamation, for local and overseas projects. The role also covers tender preparation, subcontract and main contract management, and liaison with clients and the design and site teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design review of C&S and geotechnical design and analysis for coastal structures, including quay walls, ports, jetties, revetments and land reclamation.
• Assist the Project Lead / Project Manager in reviewing site investigation plans and results, and C&S design and analysis (foundations, retaining systems, soil improvement, instrumentation).
• Prepare tender documents and technical specifications, and manage subcontracts and main contracts with the client.
• Supervise design and/or site work, lead regular meetings and workshops, and prepare technical reports and structural design calculations for submission to authorities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory standards, regulations and Codes of Practice, and guide junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, the design team, site team and other stakeholders, and support tender submissions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by PEB.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant design or project management experience in a consultancy firm on infrastructure and/or marine and coastal projects.
• Experience on marine infrastructure projects in Southeast Asian countries.
• Experience in contract administration.
• Strong written and spoken English, team player who can multi-task, disciplined and self-motivated.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Eurocodes.
• Well versed in design software such as STAAD Pro, Plaxis, GeoStudio, Prokon and ETABS is preferred.
• Familiarity with the structural design of marine infrastructure such as jetties, quay walls, breakwaters and revetments.