Associate Structures - Transport & Infrastructure
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Associate Structural Engineer to join our Transportation & Infrastructure team supporting Singapore Region. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of major metro rail, station, tunnels, depot, bridge, viaduct, and other infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership, project management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
The role requires extensive experience in structural engineering design, project delivery, management and leadership of engineering teams. The candidate will be responsible for developing robust engineering solutions that comply with Singapore's regulatory requirements and international best practices while ensuring safety, quality, sustainability, and constructability.
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Education
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Master's Degree in Structural Engineering.
Professional Memberships
Chartered Engineer (CEng), MIStructE, MICE, or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.
Professional Engineer (PE) Singapore is preferred.
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Required Experience
Essential
Min 15 years of structural design experience.
Proven experience in:
oMetro Rail Projects including underground stations, tunnels, elevation stations, viaducts and Depots.
oRoad Bridges and other Transportation Infrastructure.
Experience in full cycle of Design Management from tender, design to the completion of construction.
Experience in coordinating and working with multidisciplinary design teams.
Preferred
Experience working on Singapore infrastructure projects.
International project experience across Europe, Australia, Middle East, or Southeast Asia.
Experience in managing client interfaces and authority submissions.
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Technical Competencies
Structural Design
Reinforced Concrete Structures
Prestressed Concrete Structures
Structural Steel Design
Composite Structures
Foundation Engineering
Temporary Works Design
Bridge Engineering
Rail Infrastructure Structures
Seismic and Dynamic Analysis
Construction Stage Analysis
Fatigue Assessment
Structural Rehabilitation and Strengthening
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Singapore Design Codes & Standards
The candidate should possess strong working knowledge of the following:
Eurocodes
SS EN 1990 - Basis of Structural Design
SS EN 1991 - Actions on Structures
SS EN 1992 - Design of Concrete Structures
SS EN 1993 - Design of Steel Structures
SS EN 1994 - Composite Steel and Concrete Structures
SS EN 1997 - Geotechnical Design
SS EN 1998 - Seismic Design
EN 1991-2 - Traffic Loads on Bridges
EN 1992-2 - Concrete Bridges
EN 1993-2 - Steel Bridges
Infrastructure & Bridge Standards
DMRB (UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges)
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Working knowledge of Singapore Codes of Practice and Design Criteria is preferred.
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Software Skills
Candidates should have strong proficiency in:
Analysis & Design
MIDAS Civil
STAAD Pro
SAP2000
ETABS
SAFE
BIM & Digital Engineering
Autodesk Revit
Civil 3D
Navisworks
AutoCAD
Bentley OpenBridge
OpenRail
ProjectWise
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Key Competencies
Technical Leadership
Structural Engineering Excellence
Project & Design Management
Commercial Awareness
Risk Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Development & Mentoring
Problem Solving
Strong Written & Verbal Communication
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Success Measures
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Deliver technically robust and compliant designs.
Successfully lead multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Achieve project delivery milestones within budget and schedule.
Drive innovation, digital engineering, and BIM best practices.
Develop and mentor high-performing engineering teams.
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BGV:
Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process - including documents uploaded - is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".
Technical Leadership
Lead structural design and analysis of:
o Metro Rail Stations (Underground and Elevated), Viaducts, Depots and Maintenance Facilities
o Bored Tunnels, Mined Tunnels and Cut-and-Cover Tunnels
o Road Bridges, Pedestrian Bridges, Flyovers and Interchanges
o Maritime Structures
o Temporary Works and Construction Staging
Review and approve design calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and technical submissions.
Develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions while maintaining safety and functionality.
Perform advanced structural analysis for static, dynamic, seismic, construction-stage, and fatigue loading conditions.
Ensure designs meet client requirements, authority regulations, and project objectives.
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Project Delivery & Design Management
Manage structural engineering packages through concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including:
o Geotechnical and Tunnel
o Civil Infrastructure
o Architecture
o MEP
o BIM/Digital Engineering
Plan and monitor project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and deliverables.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
Support design reviews, value engineering workshops, and constructability assessments.
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Interface & Stakeholder Management
Act as technical lead and primary point of contact for interfacing teams and stakeholders.
Prepare and present technical reports and design submissions.
Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and project pursuits.
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Team Leadership
Lead and mentor teams of structural engineers and BIM professionals.
Review and supervise engineering work performed by junior staff.
Promote technical excellence and engineering best practices.
Support capability development and succession planning within the team.
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Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with company QA/QC systems.
Maintain adherence to Design for Safety principles.
Ensure designs are fully compliant with Singapore authority requirements and relevant international standards.
Participate in technical audits and peer reviews.