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

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is seeking an Assistant Engineer for Drainage Operations. The role involves coordinating flood response activities, inspecting drainage networks, and addressing public feedback while ensuring safety during heavy rain events.

Responsibilities include supervising contractors, overseeing project handovers, and performing routine outdoor inspections in varying weather, with weekend shifts as needed. A Class 3 driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience in operations and maintenance of drainage networks is preferred.
• Able to perform shift work including weekends (shift hours: 0600-1530hrs; 1000-1930 hrs).
• Valid Class 3 driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out flood operations/deployments in a rotating shift system to keep the public safe during heavy rain events.
• Conduct routine inspections along drainage systems for offences such as fishing or unauthorised entry.
• Attend to drainage feedback and investigate issues raised by the public.
• Oversee handover inspections for newly completed drainage projects by PUB or external developers.
• Supervise contract administration and conduct site inspections of contractors’ work.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

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 http://jobs.careers.gov.sg

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