Project Engineer — Climate Change Adaptation (Sentosa Island Study)
AECOM
- Location
- Singapore, , Singapore
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 3h ago
About this role
Project Engineer — Climate Change Adaptation (Sentosa Island Study) Full-time State/Province: Central Singapore Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd Business Line: Water Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: SG - The Concourse Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Project Engineer to support a climate change adaptation study. The role will contribute to the assessment, planning, and implementation of resilience strategies addressing climate risks such as sea-level rise, extreme rainfall, flooding, and coastal erosion. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-impact project integrating engineering, sustainability, and climate science in a complex coastal urban environment. Project Delivery & Engineering Support Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of climate adaptation studies and engineering assessments. Support development of engineering solutions for coastal protection, drainage improvement, and flood mitigation. Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and design documentation. Climate Risk & Vulnerability Assessment Contribute to climate risk assessments, including analysis of: Sea-level rise projections Coastal inundation Storm surge impacts Extreme weather scenarios Support modelling exercises (hydrological, hydraulic, or coastal). Data Analysis & Modelling Analyse environmental, geospatial, and engineering data to inform design decisions. Work with GIS tools and/or numerical models to evaluate adaptation strategies. Collaborate with specialists (e.g., climate scientists, coastal engineers, urban planners). Stakeholder Coordination Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders. Support preparation of presentations and materials for client discussions and workshops. Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings. Sustainability & Innovation Identify and assess sustainable, nature-based, and hybrid engineering solutions. Integrate climate resilience considerations into infrastructure planning. Stay updated on industry best practices for climate adaptation and coastal resilience.
Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Coastal Engineering , or related field. Master’s degree in climate science, water engineering, or sustainability (preferred).
Experience
2–6 years of relevant experience in: Infrastructure or coastal engineering projects Flood risk management or drainage design Climate adaptation or resilience studies Experience in coastal or island environments is an advantage.
Additional Information
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