STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Summary
Designs temporary structures for major civil projects like bridges, coordinating with teams and adhering to international standards while managing project timelines and risks.
Technical Centre Presentation:
- VSL Technical Centre is part of VSL Group Civil Work Business Line that handle all major civil projects
- Five offices around the world, in Singapore, Bern (Switzerland), Barcelona (Spain), Hong Kong and Sydney (Australia).
- Technical Centre Singapore (TCSG) is integrated into VSL Singapore PTE LTD and has 35 Engineers & Draughtsman working in 3 Departments: Structural, Project Technical/Methods and Mechanical.
- TCSG involvement happens in all aspects of Major Civil Works Projects (mainly bridges),
- From Tender stage with definition of main option and construction methodology
- To Execution/Construction stages with definition and design of major Equipment to build bridges and special structures
Job Description:
- Carry out designs of temporary structures in accordance with indications of Engineer in Charge or Department Manager
- Carry out designs based on different international standards (EN, BS, AS, HK, etc.)
- Coordination with Methods and/or Mechanical Departments during development of designs
- Responsible for assigned projects in regards of quality, time, organization, cost, information (as Engineer in Charge)
- Managing of engineering and drafting manpower assigned to her / him with regards to quality, schedule and manhours spent
- To check work done by other team members and organize project technical review meetings
- To identify variation works and propose timeframe and budget for approval of Department Manager
- Understanding the time frame (deadlines), monitor progress and inform on changes
- Understanding and mitigation of technical risks associated with the task
- Seek advice from senior staff if she / he cannot solve a problem on her / his own
Software:
•Good command on MS Office, especially Excel
•Knowledge of Sofistik is a (big) plus but not mandatory
•Good command on AUTOCAD is a bonus
•Knowledge of modelling/design software
Languages:
- English
Experience:
- Degree in civil engineering
- At least 4 years on permanent or temporary works design
- Steel structures design
- Repair and strengthening projects will be a plus