Lecturer - Land Transport Engineering (Rail) [ITE College West]

Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical education institution in Singapore is seeking a Lecturer specializing in Rapid Transit Engineering. You will engage in consultancy projects and maintain industry links while updating your skills through regular industry experiences. Ideal candidates should have three years of experience in the Train Industry and strong knowledge in various relevant systems. Career development into senior roles is available.

Qualifications

• Preference for three years of practical experience in the Mass Rapid Transit or Train Industry.
• Good knowledge in various technical areas decided by the institution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry or consultancy projects to remain relevant.
• Maintain strong linkages with the industry and schools.
• Update skills and knowledge through industry attachments.

Skills

Signalling knowledge

Communications knowledge

Integrated Supervisory Control System knowledge

Automatic Train Operation knowledge

Network technologies knowledge

Education

Training in Rapid Transit Engineering

Job description

What the role is:

As a Lecturer, your contributions go beyond teaching and facilitating learning. You will play a critical role in recognising and nurturing your students' potential and their lifelong learning needs.

What you will be working on:

You will carry out industry or consultancy projects to stay relevant in your profession and adapt to evolving industry changes. Maintaining strong linkages with industry and schools is essential. You will also have opportunities for industry attachments or experience regularly to update your skills, knowledge, and practices.

What we are looking for:

You should be trained in Rapid Transit Engineering or related engineering disciplines, with preferably three years of practical experience in the Mass Rapid Transit or Train Industry. Good knowledge and technical competency in the following areas will be advantageous:

• Signalling, Communications, and Integrated Supervisory Control System (ISCS) for Train Systems.
• Automatic Train Operation / Protection, SCADA, Maintenance Management System (MMS), wide area network technologies (e.g., SDH, Gigabit Ethernet, MPLS), wireless LAN, TETRA digital trunked radio, telephony, video surveillance, and Centralised Clock systems.
• Permanent Way (PWay) and Rolling Stock (RS) Systems.
• Infrastructure systems (e.g., tunnels, viaducts, third rails, guide rails, sleepers, Route Protection), Mechanical and Electronic equipment related to train systems (such as bogies, undercarriage, and car interior design).

Applicants with relevant experience may be considered for Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with opportunities for career development into leadership roles within the Colleges or Headquarters.

Applicants can check their application status after 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

About the Institute of Technical Education:

The Institute of Technical Education is a globally recognized institution for excellence in technical education. We offer a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on college education. Our awards include the Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, reflecting our transformational leadership and passionate staff committed to becoming a global leader in technical education.