[PUB-CWD] SENIOR/ENGINEER, FLOOD PREPAREDNESS UNIT

PUB, The National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Engineer/Senior Engineer at PUB, The National Water Agency, will lead and support the Catchment and Waterways Department's emergency readiness and response planning. You will drive the development and review of frameworks and contingency plans to ensure peacetime readiness, and manage execution during crises.

Office location is Environment Building in Singapore. The role requires an Engineering degree, independent and self‑driven collaboration, and strong systems thinking,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Independent, result‑oriented and self‑driven team player.
• Strong systemic thinking, communication, digitalisation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review emergency response frameworks, contingency plans, and response processes.
• Manage execution of response plans during crisis and national emergencies.
• Coordinate monsoon preparation activities ahead of the Northeast Monsoon season.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders for flood simulations and exercises.
• Drive smart sensors and AI tools to enhance data collection, analysis, and post‑incident reviews.

Skills

Self-driven

Project management

Digitalisation

Communication

Systemic thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Smart sensors

AI tools

Job description

What the role is:

As an Executive Engineer/Senior Engineer for the Catchment and Waterways Department, Drainage Operations Division, your main roles and responsibilities would include but not limited to:

What you will be working on:

• Drive the development and review of emergency response frameworks, contingency plans, and response processes to ensure operational readiness during peacetime
• Manage the execution of response plans during crisis and national emergency
• Coordinate monsoon preparation activities ahead of the Northeast Monsoon season
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to plan and conduct flood simulation, tabletop, and ground deployment exercises
• Drive the development and implementation of smart sensors and AI tools to enhance data collection and analysis, scenario planning, emergency response, and post-incident reviews to strengthen the organisation's overall emergency preparedness and resilience

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Independent, result-oriented and self-driven team player
• Strong systemic thinking, communication, digitalisation, and project management skills

Office Location: Environment Building

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.