[PUB-FRPD] Engineer/Sr Engineer/Asst Director (FRPP I-I)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks an Engineer/Senior Engineer/Asst Director for the Flood Resilience Planning Department. You will help develop inland drainage and coastal protection strategies to address climate risks and sea level rise, assess flood risks, evaluate options, and coordinate with consultants and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

You will support scoping, technical analyses, stakeholder engagement, and tender processes, ensuring timely, within-budget delivery across multiple

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Coastal Engineering.
• Experience in hydraulics, drainage design or coastal engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of flood risk assessment and cost considerations desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office; exposure to ArcGIS/QGIS and basic scripting is an advantage.
• Strong communication, analytical, writing and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support planning scoping and coordination of coastal protection and drainage studies.
• Perform technical analysis to evaluate flood risks and climate impacts.
• Engage stakeholders through pre-consultations and discussions.
• Coordinate with consultants to ensure studies meet agency requirements.
• Develop drainage and coastal protection option comparisons considering cost and site constraints.
• Assist in tender documents and procurement for engineering studies.
• Monitor progress, manage records and ensure compliance with codes and budgets.
• Prepare project papers with options, cost estimates and funding proposals.
• Review alternative drainage schemes with design and construction teams.

Skills

Hydraulics

Drainage design

Coastal engineering

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

QGIS

Scripting (basic)

Communication

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental or Coastal Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

QGIS

Scripting (basic)

Job description

What the role is

As an Engineer / Senior Engineer / Asst Director in the Flood Resilience Planning Department, you will be part of the flood resilience project planning team that develops strategies and engineering designs for inland drainage and coastal protection measures to address climate risks, including sea level rise and more intense rainfall. You will assess flood risks, evaluate engineering options, and coordinate with consultants and stakeholders to deliver integrated flood‑resilient solutions.

What you will be working on

• Support planning scoping and coordination of coastal protection and drainage studies by gathering site information, defining assumptions and consolidating stakeholders’ inputs.


• Assist with technical analysis (including interpreting hydraulic/coastal modelling results) to evaluate existing capacity, inland flood/coastal flood risks and potential climate impacts.


• Facilitate stakeholder engagement through pre-consultations, clearances and discussions on recommended drainage and coastal protection measures.


• Coordinate with engineering consultants to ensure studies meet agency requirements, track deliverables, review submissions, document decisions and support meetings/ workshops.


• Develop and compare options of drainage improvement works and coastal protection solutions, considering cost effectiveness, land requirements, and site constraints.


• Support tender process by preparing tender documents, evaluating submissions and assist in awarding tenders for engineering studies.


• Monitor project progress and schedule, manage records and ensure compliance with the contract specifications, regulations and relevant codes of practice to deliver on time and within budget.


• Prepare project papers that presents options, cost estimates and funding proposals.


• Review and recommend alternative drainage schemes in collaboration with design and construction teams to address implementation challenges.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Civil or Environmental or Coastal Engineering


• Experience in hydraulics, drainage design, coastal engineering is preferred


• Knowledge of flood risk assessment, cost‑benefit analysis, environmental considerations in Singapore’s context is desirable.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software; exposure to ArcGIS/QGIS and/or basic scripting for data analysis is an advantage


• Strong communication, analytical, writing and presentation skills


• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team

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.