Senior/Principal Engineer (Engineering and Power Solutions)

Government of Singapore · MPA-mTower Block

[What the role is]

You will play a key role in the long-term planning and development of Singapore's port and maritime infrastructure, including Tuas Port and MPA's facilities. Your responsibilities will encompass port master planning, infrastructure development, climate resilience, renewable energy deployment and energy management. You will work closely with government agencies, port operators and industry partners to ensure that port and maritime infrastructure is planned and developed sustainably, efficiently and in line with Singapore's long-term maritime needs.

[What you will be working on]

Port Planning and Development

Lead and coordinate with relevant government agencies and stakeholders on the planning and development of Singapore’s ports, including land use planning, land alienation, infrastructure provision and integration with adjacent developments.
Manage pre-reclamation studies, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and other relevant technical studies, to support the development of Ports.
Work closely with the terminal operators and relevant agencies to facilitate the necessary planning processes and approvals for the timely implementation of port construction works.
Monitor and coordinate the progressive development, capacity build-up and operationalisation of Singapore’s ports in accordance with long-term development plans.

Master Planning of MPA's Facilities

Undertake feasibility studies, master planning and concept designs for the development and redevelopment of MPA’s maritime facilities and infrastructure to meet current and future operational needs.
Engage and coordinate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to incorporate their requirements and obtain the necessary planning and regulatory approvals for proposed developments.

Climate Change Adaptation and Coastal Protection

Oversee site-specific engineering studies and coordinate with relevant agencies on the planning and implementation of coastal protection measures for Tuas Port, MPA’s facilities and islands under MPA’s management.
Represent MPA in inter-agency workgroups and collaborative research initiatives relating to climate change adaptation, coastal protection and infrastructure resilience.
Serve as MPA’s internal resource person on climate change adaptation and coastal protection matters.

Solarisation and Energy Management at MPA's Facilities

Lead the planning and implementation of solarisation and energy management initiatives across MPA’s facilities, including feasibility studies and concept designs for solar photovoltaic systems, energy management systems and microgrids.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency, optimise energy consumption and support the sustainable operation of MPA’s facilities.

Support for Maritime Emergency Operations

Participate in the duty roster to provide oil spill trajectory forecasts and search-and-rescue drift predictions using numerical simulation models to support maritime emergency operations and exercises.Work with research institutions and industry partners to develop, enhance and validate simulation models to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of predictions for maritime emergency preparedness and response.

[What we are looking for]

You should possess a strong foundation in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with at least 8 years of relevant, progressive experience in infrastructure planning, engineering or project development.

Experience in port and maritime infrastructure planning, coastal engineering, climate resilience, renewable energy or energy management would be an advantage.

You should have strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary studies and coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. You should also possess excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with a strong command of written and spoken English

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