Josiah Yang wins ACES Young Consulting Engineer of the Year 2026
Josiah Yang, Mechanical Engineer, wins ACES Young Consulting Engineer of the Year 2026 for his outstanding contributions to Singapore's built environment.
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Jess Tan, Lead Structural Engineer at Aurecon Singapore, has been named ACES Young Consulting Engineer of the Year 2025 in the Civil & Structural category, recognising her outstanding contributions to Singapore’s built environment and exemplary technical excellence.
The Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) Young Consulting Engineer of the Year Award recognises young engineers who have made substantial contributions to their profession through excellent work that demonstrates exceptional design and engineering abilities.
With 13 years of experience, Jess is a registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with PEB Singapore specialising in structural design. Her extensive portfolio includes major infrastructure projects such as the $157 million C810C Sengkang Punggol LRT Depot Expansion, where she served as Deputy C&S Lead managing multidisciplinary teams across six disciplines.
When she's not designing world-class infrastructure, Jess enjoys staying active and has an interest in adventure travel, recently conquering the skies with a skydiving experience in Queenstown, New Zealand.
"Working on major infrastructure that leaves a legacy for future generations is incredibly fulfilling."
Jess Tan, Lead Structural Engineer, Aurecon
Jess Tan has distinguished herself through creative problem-solving, notably on The Reef at King's Dock where she developed a Vierendeel RC truss frame solution for 7-metre cantilever residential blocks over water bodies. She also supported the implementation of mass engineered timber for the Kallang Tennis Hub's 53-metre arch roof spanning three indoor tennis courts.
"Working on major infrastructure that leaves a legacy for future generations is incredibly fulfilling. I'm grateful to the mentors who guided me throughout my career and supported me in developing my technical eminence. Now, I'm passionate about paying it forward," Tan said.
Beyond project delivery, Jess actively mentors junior engineers in Aurecon's Building Structures department. Her commitment to professional development and engineering contributions was also recognised by the Building and Construction Authority as she was featured during International Women in Engineering Day.
“Tan has delivered exceptional work across diverse sectors – from major LTA infrastructure, residential projects like The Reef, to timber structures for Kallang Tennis Hub. Her technical expertise, commitment to mentoring young engineers, and leadership capabilities demonstrate the calibre of expertise we value at Aurecon that drives our project delivery and success. This recognition is truly well-deserved," said Aurecon's Jean-Marc Girard, Chief Operations Officer, Asia.
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