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

PUB, The National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB, The National Water Agency in Singapore is seeking an Engineer/Senior Engineer/Asst Director to join the Flood Resilience Planning Department. You will help develop inland drainage and coastal protection strategies addressing climate risks, assess flood risks and coordinate with consultants and stakeholders for integrated solutions.

The role includes planning scoping, technical analysis, stakeholder engagement and tender support, delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Coastal Engineering.
• Experience in hydraulics and drainage/coastal design preferred.
• Knowledge of flood risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Writing and presentation

Independent and team work

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental/Coastal Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

QGIS

Data analysis scripting

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:

Your job role will include, but is not limited to the following:

• 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

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.