Sustainability Engineer (2-yr contract)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp seeks a civil/structural engineering professional to lead sustainability-related R&I projects in collaboration with IHLs and industry partners. You will help improve operations and shape policy-driven initiatives within JTC’s Sustainability Department.

The role requires proactive, independent work across fast-paced environments with strong analytical and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and drive impactful sustainability outcomes.

Qualifications

• Background in Civil & Structural Engineering.
• Strong interest in sustainability and keeping up with new developments in the field.
• Good team player, proactive, able to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Bonus for BCA Singapore Green Mark certification or experience with sustainability initiatives or low-carbon tech (e.g., CCUS).

Responsibilities

• Scope and manage sustainability-related research and innovation projects with IHLs and industry partners to enhance operations and push aspirational areas.
• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives led by other divisions across JTC’s portfolio.
• Interface and liaise for inter-agency collaborations and studies on sustainability and climate topics.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Sustainability interest

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

What the role is

You will be part of a strategic team that charts the overall research and innovation (R&I) directions and technology deployment landscape for JTC, covering the Built Environment automation, digitalisation and sustainability domains. At the Sustainability Department in Future of Building, Infrastructure and Division, you will have the opportunity to work with external parties, agencies, and internal stakeholders to shape policies and drive JTC's sustainability initiatives. This includes working with industry players, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to scope R&D projects that makes an impact, to enhance the sustainability and resilience of our built infrastructure.

What you will be working on

Scope / manage sustainability-related research and innovation projects with IHLs and industry partners to aid JTC in improving core operations and pushing the boundaries of aspirational areas. This includes reviewing study/technical findings, driving projects that are useful for JTC to deploy, and potentially identifying improvements for JTC's existing policies/processes.

Support the implementation of sustainability related initiatives led by other divisions. We work closely with various divisions, including our Facilities and Estate Management colleagues, to deploy innovative solutions across JTC's portfolio of buildings and track the sustainability performance.

Interface and liaise for inter-agency collaborations, studies, discussions on sustainability, climate change etc. There are increasing touchpoints and engagement platforms where JTC is involved.

What we are looking for

Background in Civil & Structural Engineering

Individuals who have strong interest in sustainability and are open/happy to keep up with the new/dynamic developments in the sustainability domain, which has expanded to areas such as climate adaptation/mitigation, data management (e.g. emissions tracking) etc.

Good team player who is proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders

Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

Possess strong analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Candidates with BCA's Singapore Green Mark certification and/or relevant work experience in handling sustainability-related initiatives or low carbon technologies e.g. CCUS, etc will have an added advantage