[PUB-FRPD] Engineer (Planning and Strategy II)

PUB, The National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB, The National Water Agency in Singapore is seeking an Engineer to support planning and strategy for medium- to long-term flood resilience. You will develop plans addressing coastal and inland flooding, and coordinate with PUB teams and government agencies.

You will contribute to codes of practice, technical guidelines, and analyses to support policy reviews and implementation. The role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and clear communication across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental) or related discipline.
• Interest in hydrological, hydraulic and coastal-engineering processes.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to Singapore's context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review flood resilience plans and strategies factoring in climate projections.
• Assist in developing codes of practice and guidelines for coastal protection and drainage infrastructure.
• Coordinate with government agencies and external stakeholders on infrastructure plans.
• Support tender preparation and administration of consultancy studies for flood resilience planning.
• Conduct technical analyses to support flood resilience frameworks and policy reviews.
• Prepare materials and conduct presentations for management and inter-agency meetings.
• Brief professional bodies and industry associations on guidelines and practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

GIS experience

Data analytics

Team coordination

Independent worker

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Environmental)

Tools

GIS software

Hydraulic modelling tools

Job description

What the role is:

As an Engineer in the Flood Resilience Planning Department, you will be part of the Planning & Strategy team that is responsible for charting the medium to long-term flood resilience strategies for Singapore in the face of climate change.

You will also help to formulate detailed plans to strengthen Singapore's resilience against both coastal and inland flooding, and plan for resources to facilitate implementation of coastal protection and inland drainage infrastructure. In addition, you will work closely with various teams within PUB, as well as other Ministries/ agencies and industry stakeholders on wide-ranging issues related to integrated flood-resilient infrastructure planning.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and review flood resilience plans and strategies factoring in the latest climate change projections.


• Assist in developing and reviewing Codes of Practice and technical guidelines for coastal protection and stormwater drainage infrastructure.


• Coordinate with government agencies and external stakeholders on coastal, stormwater and other infrastructure plans.


• Support tender preparation and administration of consultancy studies for flood resilience planning.


• Conduct technical analyses to support flood resilience frameworks, plans and policy reviews.


• Prepare materials and conduct presentations for management and inter-agency meetings.


• Support and conduct briefings to professional bodies and industry associations on Codes of Practice and technical guidelines.

What we are looking for:

Someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment to develop technical details and working with multiple stakeholders. The officer should also be passionate about playing a part in building Singapore's long-term flood resilience to climate change. You should:

• Possess a degree in Engineering (preferably Civil or Environmental, or with specialisation in Coastal Protection or Flood Management), or a related discipline (e.g. Geography, Environmental Science/Studies).


• Demonstrate keen interest in developing strong competency in hydrological, hydraulic and coastal-engineering processes, and applications in drainage and coastal protection measures planning and design.


• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with no precedent \"fixed\" answer.


• Be willing to learn and explore new ideas and adapting solutions to Singapore's context.


• Have excellent analytical, writing, communication and presentation skills


• Be self-motivated, resourceful, attentive to details, and have good organisational, planning and coordination skills.


• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in/across teams effectively.


• Experience with quantitative data analytics software and GIS software is a plus

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.