Senior Engineer - Civil Structures (Rail & Transport)

About the role

Arup is looking for a Senior Civil & Structures Engineer to lead structural design and delivery of MRT, railway and major transportation infrastructure projects, including underground structures such as stations, tunnels, shafts and ancillary facilities. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept through detailed design, authority approvals and construction support, within multidisciplinary project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and approve structural calculations and designs in line with Eurocodes, Singapore standards and Land Transport Authority (LTA) requirements.
• Manage and mentor engineers and drafters, ensuring quality and timely delivery of project outputs.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, geotechnical, civil, MEP and other teams to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Produce technical reports, authority submissions, project correspondence and construction-stage support documentation, managing project risks and programme commitments.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (Singapore), with at least 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Extensive experience delivering MRT, railway or major transportation infrastructure projects in Singapore, including underground structures.
• Proven leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, able to lead design teams, manage multidisciplinary interfaces and mentor juniors with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Strong structural analysis and design expertise.
• Proficiency in software such as ROBOT, SAFE or equivalent finite element modelling tools.
• Knowledge of Singapore structural design standards, Eurocodes and LTA requirements, including managing authority submissions to approval.

What we offer

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and profit share for eligible members.

Candidates apply through the company's applicant tracking system; shortlisted candidates are contacted by Talent Acquisition. Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies.