Drainage Ops Engineer: Field Inspections & Crisis Response

PUB, The National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB, The National Water Agency is hiring an Assistant Engineer for Drainage Operations. You will participate in flood operations, inspections, and handling feedback to protect the public during heavy rain events.

The role requires a Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering and shift work (including weekends). Driving licence (Class 3) is required; outdoor work in varying weather is common.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in operations and maintenance of drainage networks preferred.
• Able to perform shift work including weekends (shift hours 0600-1530 or 1000-1930).
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out flood operations and deployments in rotating shifts to keep the public safe.
• Conduct routine inspection/surveillance of drainage systems for offences or unauthorised access.
• Attend to and investigate drainage feedback along public drains and waterways.
• Handle and manage customer feedback on drainage matters.
• Carry out handover inspections for new PUB or external drainage projects.
• Respond to and investigate drainage incidents and pollution events.
• Perform routine inspections of drainage networks in flood-prone areas.
• Supervise contract administration and site inspections of contractor works.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Outdoor work

Education

Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Class 3 driving licence

Job description

PUB, The National Water Agency is hiring an Assistant Engineer for Drainage Operations. You will participate in flood operations, inspections, and handling feedback to protect the public during heavy rain events.

The role requires a Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering and shift work (including weekends). Driving licence (Class 3) is required; outdoor work in varying weather is common.