[PUB-WSD] Sr Engineer / Exec Engineer / Engineer (Hydrogeology Modeller)

PUB Public Utilities Board - SGP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB Public Utilities Board - Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer/Executive Engineer/Engineer (Hydrogeology) within the Water Systems Department to lead the development of engineering models for understanding hydrological systems and to strengthen integrated water resource management. You will contribute to related R&D projects and collaborate across disciplines.

You will work on data collection from boreholes and hydraulic tests, develop and calibrate MODFLOW-based models, and communicate

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil / Environmental Engineering, or related fields
• Proficiency in hydrogeological modelling software such as MODFLOW and GIS applications
• Possess strong analytical thinking, planning and problem-solving skills
• Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and a good team player
• Self-motivated, adaptable and possess strong sense of responsibility
• Experience / knowledge in hydrogeological modelling is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead development of engineering models to understand hydrological systems
• Contribute to R&D projects and knowledge management
• Data collection from trial boreholes, hydraulic tests and geological studies
• Develop and calibrate numerical models with project consultants
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations communicating findings and recommendations
• Maintain standard protocols for model development, calibration and validation and conduct training/knowledge sharing sessions

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical modelling

Model calibration

Report writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Problem solving

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology / Geology / Civil & Environmental Engineering

Tools

MODFLOW

GIS

Job description

[What the role is]

As a Senior Engineer/ Executive Engineer / Engineer (Hydrogeology) in the Water Systems Department, Planning & Capability Development Division, you will be part of an inter-disciplinary team to lead the development of engineering models to understand hydrological systems and enhance integrated water resource management and undertake related R&D projects.

[What you will be working on]

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following areas:

• Data Analysis: work in a multidisciplinary team to collect and analyse data from trial boreholes, hydraulic tests and geological studies.
• Numerical modelling: work closely with the project consultants to develop and refine numerical model(s)
• Model calibration and updating: Calibrate and update models using field monitoring data.
• Report preparation: prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Knowledge management: maintain and implement standard protocols for model development, calibration and validation to ensure that models are properly archived and version-controlled; as well as conduct training/knowledge sharing sessions
• Any other duties as assigned.

[What we are looking for]

• Degree or postgraduate qualifications in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil / Environmental Engineering, or related fields
• Proficiency in hydrogeological modelling software such as MODFLOW and GIS applications
• Possess strong analytical thinking, planning and problem-solving skills
• Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and a good team player
• Self-motivated, adaptable and possess strong sense of responsibility
• Experience / knowledge in hydrogeological modelling is preferred