Executive/Senior Engineer (Investigation & Enforcement Department)-1

Building and Construction Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Building and Construction Authority in Singapore is seeking an Engineer/Senior Engineer to safeguard safety and compliance of fixed installations. You will process approvals for new installations and conduct inspections, ensuring enforcement where needed, while helping shape industry rules and engaging stakeholders through education and seminars.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to public safety, policy evolution, and technology-driven industry transformation in a dynamic regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a university recognised by the Professional Engineers Board.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, or progress towards attaining it, would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, good communication, and the ability to write clear and well-structured reports are important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the safety and compliance of fixed installations in Singapore.
• Process applications for approvals of new installations.
• Conduct audit inspections on existing installations.
• Take enforcement actions against offenders who contravene the law.
• Review, formulate and implement policies and rules to shape and transform the industry.
• Engage with stakeholders through public education, outreach sessions and technical seminars.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Good communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

What the role is:

As part of our team, you will play a key role in safeguarding the safety and compliance of fixed installations in Singapore, including processing applications for approvals of new installations, conducting audit inspections on existing installations and taking enforcement actions against offenders who contravene the law.

You may also be involved in reviewing, formulating and implementing policies and rules to shape and transform the industry, keeping pace with evolving design, technology and practices.

There will also be opportunity for you engage with different stakeholders through public education, outreach sessions and technical seminars.

What you will be working on:

Engineer/Senior Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Group

Are you a driven engineering professional looking to make a meaningful impact on public safety in Singapore? Someone who is excited to leverage on technology to solve real-world challenges and lead change? We are looking for motivated individuals to join the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Group in developing future‑ready rules and championing industry transformation.

Fixed installations refer to lifts, escalators, and mechanised car parking systems.

What You Will Do

As part of our team, you will play a key role in safeguarding the safety and compliance of fixed installations in Singapore, including processing applications for approvals of new installations, conducting audit inspections on existing installations and taking enforcement actions against offenders who contravene the law.

You may also be involved in reviewing, formulating and implementing policies and rules to shape and transform the industry, keeping pace with evolving design, technology and practices.

There will also be opportunity for you engage with different stakeholders through public education, outreach sessions and technical seminars.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to public safety through meaningful regulatory and enforcement work, while shaping industry policies and driving the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices in a specialised field.

What we are looking for:

You should hold a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering from a university recognised by the Professional Engineers Board. Registration as a Professional Engineer, or progress towards attaining it, would be an advantage.

Strong analytical skills, good communication, and the ability to write clear and well‑structured reports are important for this role.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future‑ready built environment.

Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future‑ready built environment for Singapore. Our people’s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore’s landscape. Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs. Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Forward‑Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far‑reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.