[PUB-CWD] Senior/Assistant Engineer (Shift), Drainage Operations

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking an Assistant Engineer for Drainage Operations to support flood mitigation and drainage maintenance. You will rotate shifts to keep the public safe during heavy rain events and conduct routine inspections along drainage networks.

Citizens and contractors coordination, handling feedback, supervising contract work, and investigating incidents are part of the role. You should be ready to work outdoors in all weather and hold a Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in drainage operations and maintenance preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid Class 3 driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out flood operations and deployments in rotating shifts.
• Inspect drainage systems for offences such as fishing or trespass.
• Attend to drainage feedback and customer inquiries.
• Oversee handover inspections for new drainage projects.
• Investigate drainage incidents and pollutions.
• Supervise contract administration and site contractor work.
• Carry out routine inspections in flood-prone areas.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or equivalent

Job description

What the role is

As an Assistant Engineer for the Drainage Operations, your main roles and responsibilities include, but not limited, to the following:

What you will be working on

• Carry out flood operations/deployments in a rotating shift system to keep public out of harm's way during any heavy rain events
• Conduct routine inspection/surveillance along drainage system for enforceable offences such as fishing, unauthorised entry into waterways etc
• Attend to/investigate drainage related feedbacks along public drains and waterways
• Attend and manage customer feedback pertaining to drainage matters
• Carry out handing over inspections for newly completed drainage projects by PUB or external developers
• Response and investigate drainage incident/crisis such as water pollutions
• Carry out routine inspections of drainage network system within flood sensitive areas
• Supervise contract administration and manage the contractors, including site inspection of the contractor's work

What we are looking for

• Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or equivalent
• Candidates with relevant experience in operations and maintenance of the drainage network are preferred
• Able to perform shift work including weekends (shift hours: 0600-1530hrs; 1000-1930 hrs)
• Comfortable to work outdoors and under rainy conditions
• Problem solver with positive attitude, resourceful and proactive
• Able to work independently and in a team effectively
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving licence

Office Location: 80 Toh Guan Road East