The Development Control and Licensing Division (DCLD) ensures that environmental considerations are factored into land use planning and development control of new developments, and that the proposed developments are in compliance with environment health and pollution control requirements. DCLD also processes NEA licences, which covers areas such as radiation protection, pollution control, waste management, public cleansing, vector control and fumigation.
Executive/Senior Engineer (Consultation Branch)
National Environment Agency
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be part of a team that carries out environmental planning and control so that environmental factors (including buffer requirements) are incorporated for proposed developments/projects to safeguard the environment. Your primary duties will include the following:
Evaluate and process industrial siting consultations to ensure industrial developments meet nuisance buffer and are located in industrial estates that are compatible to surrounding landuse
Evaluate and process workers’ dormitory applications to ensure they are sited outside unsafe zone (i.e. health and safety buffer) attributed to industrial developments handling, storing, or using large quantity of hazardous substances or flammable substances.
Evaluate and process childcare/student care consultations to ensure thay are sited outside unsafe zone (health and safety buffer) attributed to industrial developments handling, storing, or using large quantity of hazardous substances or flammable substances, also away from pollutive industries that could pose serious impacts on children in the childcare/student care centre should an incident occurs
Evaluate and process industrial landuse planning proposals and advise developers, consultants and government agencies on environmental requirements to be incorporated into the industrial landuse planning proposals
Evaluate and process Environmental Consultation (i.e. Form A submission), Environmental Impact Assessment reports and temporary landuse submissions
Evaluate and process development control plans, building plans, and detailed plans (including application of Building Information Modelling to submissions), as well as ensure that environmental factors and related considerations (i.e. preventive and mitigation measures) are incorporated in the design of the proposed developments
Evaluate and process reports and technical studies related to environmental impacts on air, water and noise pollution
Evaluate and process pollution control studies, noise assessments and site-specific impact assessment reports
Assess the air dispersion modelling study, noise modelling study and quantitative risk assessment to establish the environmental impact and risks associated with the proposed developments
Evaluate land-use proposals for major infrastructure and government projects, as well as providing assessment on environmental matters (i.e. environmental management, pollution control, public health and safety issues) to ensure a liveable and sustainable environment
Review environmental planning norms and requirements to keep abreast with the developments in Singapore, leveraging on technology and state of the art environmental control measures
What we are looking for
Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering
3-4 years of experience in environmental related sectors
Self-motivated, independent, resourceful, able to foster teamwork and also able to work independently
Good analytical, writing and interpersonal communication skills
Good knowledge of environmental modelling tools, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and interpretation building plans or any architecture knowledge
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About National Environment Agency
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.
For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.