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

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

You will develop and review flood resilience plans, contribute to Codes of Practice, prepare materials for inter-agency meetings, and support tender processes for consultancy studies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental preferred) or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and cross-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review flood resilience plans and strategies considering climate projections.
• Assist in developing codes of practice and technical guidelines for coastal protection and stormwater drainage.
• Coordinate with government agencies and external stakeholders on coastal and stormwater plans.
• Support tender preparation and consultancy studies for flood resilience planning.
• Prepare materials and present to management and inter-agency meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Coordination skills

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Environmental)

Tools

GIS software

Data analytics software

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.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.