Principal Engineer / Coastal Protection
Core
Provide functional guidance and technical direction for planning, design, and implementation of coastal protection projects, integrating conventional engineering with Nature-based Solutions to enhance Singapore's coastal resilience.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Coastal Protection & Infrastructure)
Builds
Integrated coastal management strategies, resilient infrastructure, and parkland interfaces
Domain
Civil/Environmental Engineering, Coastal Protection, Geotechnical, Hydraulic
Required skills
Coastal engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Hydraulic engineering, Nature-based Solutions, Project management, Stakeholder management, Cost estimation, Contract management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Engineering design software, Environmental studies
Responsibilities
Provide functional guidance to a team responsible for planning, design and implementation of coastal protection projects; Oversee a portfolio of coastal engineering projects involving geotechnical, hydraulic and infrastructure works; Drive the development of integrated coastal management strategies combining conventional engineering interventions with Nature-based Solutions; Guide the development of practical, resilient, and cost-effective solutions to complex coastal and civil engineering challenges; Oversee project cost estimates, schedules, procurement approaches, tender processes, and contract management; Lead engagements with government agencies, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other partners; Prepare and review management papers, project submissions, technical recommendations, and presentations; Build team capability through coaching and sharing professional expertise.