Organised by ACES, this award celebrates and recognises young engineers across Singapore for their creative and engineering abilities, and their substantial and sustained contributions to the engineering community and profession.
A total 10 of young engineers from various engineering consultancies and firms were conferred the award this year. WSP was one of three consultancies to have two winners for this award.
“I am deeply honoured to be selected as a Young Consulting Engineer of the Year. With this recognition, I hope to continue nurturing the next generation of engineers and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential.”
- Shurong Soon, ACES Young Consulting Engineer of the Year 2021 (Civil and Structural category)
Shurong was recognised for her passion to nurture young engineers and her commitment to engineering excellence. She has worked on numerous infrastructure projects like the new Xilin Station and train tunnels, part of the Downtown Line 3 extension. An advocate for improving organisational capabilities to enhance engineering outcomes, she collaborated with team leaders and the IT team internally to recommended digital solutions to plug gaps.
“I appreciate the opportunities that were given me to work on a wide range of projects and help me become a better consulting engineer. I am excited about the future of our profession and I hope to do more to elevate the engineering practice.”
- Eugene Fu, ACES Young Consulting Engineer of the Year 2021 (Mechanical and Electrical category)
With a strong interest in building services design, Eugene has not only demonstrated strong technical capabilities and leadership, but also a flair for innovation and creativity in solving complex engineering problems. He was one of the key drivers in the successful completion and delivery of several commercial projects including the new Funan Mall and 9 Penang Road (formerly Park Mall).
