Principal Engineer

NEA National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to enhancing air and water quality in Singapore. As a leader in the Modelling & Instrumentation Department, you will oversee critical studies and projects that assess the impact of policies and developments on environmental quality. Your expertise in air and water quality modelling will drive innovative solutions and collaborations with research institutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental improvements while working alongside a passionate team. If you are driven and resourceful, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in environmental-related/modelling industries.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead simulations on air and water quality dispersion models.
• Manage studies to provide insights on air and water quality issues.

Skills

Air Quality Modelling

Water Quality Modelling

Data Analysis

Statistical Tools (R)

GIS

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Dispersion Modelling Software

GIS Software

Job description

[What the role is]

The Environmental Monitoring & Modelling Division (EMMD) puts in place and manage a comprehensive air and water quality monitoring programme to ensure that effective monitoring of the air and water quality and enable policies to be formulated to improve air and water quality.

You will be part of the Modelling & Instrumentation Department (MID) in EMMD, and be responsible for carrying out air dispersion and water quality modelling studies to assess and quantify the impact of policies and developmental projects on air and water quality. The team also drives air and water quality research projects, data analysis and studies to better understand air and water quality issues in Singapore.

[What you will be working on]

• Leading the branch to propose, design and run simulations on air and water quality dispersion models to assess impact of new developments, track impact of pollution incidents, and identify sources of pollution, to support NEA’s policies and operations
• Oversee and guide team to evaluate the methodology, risk impact assessment matrix, and air and water quality impacts for development projects, and where necessary conduct independent modelling runs to validate the impact assessments
• Oversee, manage and propose air and water quality studies and projects to provide insights on air and water quality issues in Singapore (e.g. air and water quality projections and forecasts) and provide recommendations to solve these issues
• Oversee and manage investigative studies to investigate the source of various pollution event
• Oversee and lead efforts to develop and enhance dispersion modelling systems including an air and water quality forecasting system for Singapore. This could involve working with external agencies or appointed vendors
• Lead team to carry out data analysis using statistical tools, e.g. R, etc, to assess possible impact/trends of air and water quality due to related effects arising from climate change, and/or other factors
• Lead team to collaborate with research institutions and internal stakeholders on scoping, planning and conduct of studies to improve air and water quality, including working with local and international institutes and cultivate relevant research and studies partnerships
• Manage projects on understanding the sources, characteristics and environmental chemistry of air and water pollutants

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering
• 7 – 10 years working experience in environmental-related/modelling industries
• Some knowledge in air and water quality, dispersion modelling software, GIS, data analytics, and/or statistics (e.g. R) would be an advantage.
• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and ability to articulate views clearly.
• Driven, self-motivated and resourceful
• Demonstrate ability to undertake work both individually and part of a team
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Good communication and presentation skills

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

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.