Engineer/Executive Engineer/Senior Engineer (Industry Regulation 1 Department)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Environment Agency in Singapore is seeking a proactive engineer to join the Carbon Mitigation Division within Industry Regulation 1. You will help administer energy efficiency regulations and support GHG reduction efforts in the industrial sector through regulatory review and field work.

You will conduct field audits, assess energy performance, develop guidelines, and design studies to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines considered
• At least 2 years of working experience in energy efficiency or in an industrial plant
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good team player with interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to perform field audits and on-site inspections

Responsibilities

• Lead field audits and compliance checks of industrial facilities to ensure regulatory compliance
• Analyze energy performance of facilities and engage companies to improve energy management
• Review, develop, and implement requirements, standards and guidelines for energy efficiency and carbon mitigation
• Design, commission, and manage studies to identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and GHG reduction

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent / self-motivated

Energy efficiency experience

Education

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What the role is:

The Carbon Mitigation Division administers the Energy Conservation Act and the Carbon Pricing Act to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the industrial and household sectors. For this role, you will join NEA as a member of a team within the Industry Regulation 1 Department of the Carbon Mitigation Division, which administers regulatory requirements to promote energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions in the industrial sector.

Your work will involve liaising closely with industrial facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also review and develop requirements, standards and guidelines related to energy efficiency and carbon mitigation. The role will involve both desk-based work and on-site inspections of industrial facilities.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for:

• Leading field audits and conducting compliance checks to ensure that industrial facilities comply with regulatory requirements

• Analysing the energy performance of industrial facilities and engaging companies to improve their energy management practices

• Reviewing, developing, and implementing requirements, standards and guidelines related to energy efficiency and carbon mitigation for the industrial sector

• Designing, commissioning, and managing studies to identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and GHG emissions reduction in the industrial sector

What we are looking for:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Candidates with degrees in Environmental, Electrical and Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering will also be considered.

• Highly self-motivated, independent, and resourceful

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• At least 2 years of working experience in the energy efficiency field or in an industrial plant

• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg