At B&W Engineering, we deliver
mission-critical infrastructure
that underpins the digital economy. As a
Principal Civil Engineer
, you will play a pivotal role in the
site development of data centre projects
, with a strong focus on
roads, drainage, and utilities infrastructure
.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value developments—leading civil design delivery, shaping site infrastructure, and ensuring integration with building and mission-critical systems.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (Tasks)
Technical Leadership & Design (Site Infrastructure)
Lead the design of
civil and site works
including
roads, stormwater drainage, and underground utilities
Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications
Design
earthworks, grading, pavements, and utility networks (water, sewer, power corridors)
Ensure designs align with
project requirements, local authority standards, and best practices
Project Delivery
Manage civil engineering packages from
concept through detailed design to construction support
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, structural, BIM) to ensure integrated site design
Support
authority submissions
(e.g., PUB, LTA, BCA) and approvals processes
Provide technical input during
construction, site inspections, and issue resolution
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with clients, contractors, and government authorities on design and delivery matters
Participate in technical meetings and provide expert guidance on civil engineering solutions
Support project managers in delivering outcomes aligned with client expectations
Mentorship & Team Development
Mentor junior engineers and support capability building within the civil team
Promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing
Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team culture
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, constructability, and sustainability
Support the adoption of
digital engineering and BIM
in civil design workflows
Stay updated with evolving standards, design tools, and infrastructure trends
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Registered or eligible for registration with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
Familiarity with Singapore codes and authority requirements (e.g., PUB, LTA, BCA)
Membership with Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) or equivalent preferred
Familiar with Civil 3D
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure design for large-scale developments, including industrial, mission critical, or data centre projects.
Strong technical expertise in site development design, including roads and access infrastructure, site grading and earthworks, surface water drainage and stormwater management, utility coordination and infrastructure planning, water, wastewater, and external services design
Experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialist engineering teams.
Thorough understanding of Singapore authority submission processes and stakeholder engagement requirements.
Ability to manage client relationships, participate in technical discussions, and represent the civil discipline during project delivery.
Experience overseeing project delivery, resource planning, programme management, and design quality assurance.
Knowledge of hydraulic modelling and flood mitigation strategies would be advantageous.
Previous experience in data centre, mission critical, industrial, or hyperscale projects is highly desirable.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence, programme requirements, and project budgets.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to quality and delivery excellence.
GETTING RESULTS AND WORKING TOGETHER
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values:
Accountability
Integrity
- We are straight talking, respectful and fair.
Simplicity
- Both in our approach and solutions.
Supportive
- We are approachable, inclusive and recognise success
We’re Black & White Engineering, a global, award-winning critical buildings and infrastructure engineering consultancy.
With over 19 years of engineering excellence, we’ve become a world leading data centre engineering consultancy delivering some of the largest and most technical challenging data centre projects globally.
Our story of global expansion
Black & White was born with the founding team members’ conviction to be a true people business. That commitment to be an employer of choice has shaped a collaborative culture where our people feel valued, supported and proud to be part of what we are building together.
From a team of four, we have grown into a global community of over 1,100 people across 20 offices. Many of our founding members are still with us today, alongside colleagues who have spent ten years or more helping to shape our story.