Environmental Engineer (Certification)

SINGAPORE ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Environment Council seeks an Environmental Engineer to lead eco-certification schemes and advisory projects, promoting sustainable practices across industries with technical expertise.

You will manage audits and accreditation activities, evaluate applications, draft client reports, and collaborate with business development to drive sustainability initiatives while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and ESG frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of carbon emission protocols (SBTi, GHG Protocol, Paris Agreement).
• Familiarity with waste management regulations and ESG frameworks.
• Experience with ISO standards (14001, 14024, 17065, 14064/14065).
• Proficient in Sustainability Reporting (GRI, SDG).
• Excellent analytical, research, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office and fluent in English.
• A team player with a passion for environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop new SGLS product criteria and eco-certification schemes.
• Design and implement training and assessment programs for sustainability.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of certification programs.
• Evaluate applications against established criteria.
• Analyse SGLS data to identify business opportunities and challenges.
• Conduct on-site audits and manage accreditation processes.
• Supervise auditors and respond to certification-related complaints and appeals.
• Collaborate with Business Development to assess and implement sustainability projects.
• Provide technical inputs and draft client reports.
• Manage GENICES and ISO17065 accreditation activities.
• Lead discussions and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Support major organisational events.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

Carbon emissions protocols

Waste management

ESG frameworks

ISO standards

Sustainability reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

MS Office

Education

Degree in Environmental/ Chemical Engineering or related fields

Tools

MS Office

GRI/SDG tools

ISO audit tools

Job description

About the Role

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicatedEnvironmental Engineerto join our team and lead the development and implementation of eco-certification schemes and advisory projects. You will play a key role in promoting sustainable practices across industries through technical expertise and strategic program development.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Certifications – Development

• Develop new SGLS product criteria and eco-certification schemes.
• Design and implement training and assessment programs for sustainability.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of certification programs.

Environmental Certifications – Evaluation

• Evaluate applications against established criteria.
• Analyse SGLS data to identify business opportunities and challenges.
• Conduct on-site audits and manage accreditation processes.
• Supervise auditors and respond to certification-related complaints and appeals.

Advisory Projects

• Collaborate with Business Development to assess and implement sustainability projects.
• Provide technical inputs and draft client reports.

Audits & Accreditation

• Manage GENICES and ISO17065 accreditation activities.
• Lead discussions and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Other Duties

• Support major organisational events.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of carbon emission protocols (SBTi, GHG Protocol, Paris Agreement).
• Familiarity with waste management regulations and ESG frameworks.
• Experience with ISO standards (14001, 14024, 17065, 14064/14065).
• Proficient in Sustainability Reporting (GRI, SDG).
• Excellent analytical, research, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office and fluent in English.
• A team player with a passion for environmental sustainability.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation shaping a sustainable future.
• Work on impactful projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.