Role overview
We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Singapore team on a full-time basis. This role is suited to an engineer with strong experience in structural design of buildings, who is comfortable working from concept through detailed design on complex, integrated projects. You will play a key role in shaping complex engineering systems that integrate seamlessly with architectural design.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of engineering design projects.
Provide advanced engineering expertise in design, analysis, and innovative problem-solving for complex projects.
Develop and implement parametric models and algorithms using coding skills (e.g., Python, Grasshopper, Dynamo) to optimize and automate design processes.
Perform and validate detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess structural performance under various load cases using software like Etabs / SAP2000 / Safe etc.
Prepare and review detailed construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for submissions to relevant authorities (e.g., BCA, LTA) or for international projects.
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations and standards in all project designs and deliverables.
Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and technical specifications prepared by project teams.
Ensure that all projects meet the firm’s quality standards and comply with client requirements and safety protocols.
Mentor junior engineers and design staff, offering technical guidance and support for professional development.
Requirements
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognised institution
5–6 years of professional experience in both infrastructure and structural design
Familiarity with Singapore authority requirements (LTA, PUB, BCA, NParks, etc.)
Strong skills in 3D design and modelling tools: Rhino/Grasshopper, Etabs, SAP2000
Ability to work across disciplines and understand the interconnected nature of infrastructure and building systems
Experience with BIM workflows and coordination in Revit is advantageous
Personal Qualities
Highly motivated with a passion for transdisciplinary design
Collaborative mindset, strong communicator, and team player
Detail-oriented and technically curious
Confident in managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
We are Designers, We are Enablers.
Whitby Wood Mills is an engineering consultancy.
We are independent, international and lateral-thinking. We work on the engineering design of buildings and urban infrastructure, providing professional services for clients working in all sectors. Our advice is based on the application of locally-relevant low-carbon construction technologies, and we work hard to develop practical cost-effective design, for projects of all sizes.
Our work is based on in-depth knowledge of best practice — locally, nationally and internationally — and an openness to innovation. Working closely with like-minded colleagues in diverse engineering fields, we make sure we can see the whole technical challenge a project presents.