The Environmental Monitoring & Modelling Division (EMMD) puts in place and manage a comprehensive air and water quality monitoring programme to ensure that effective monitoring of the air and water quality and enable policies to be formulated to improve air and water quality. You will be part of the Modelling & Instrumentation Department (MID) in EMMD. You will be part of the Modelling and Research team within the Modelling and Instrumentation Department under the Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Division. The Modelling and Research team is responsible for carrying out air dispersion and water quality modelling studies to assess and quantify the impact of policies and developmental projects on air and water quality. The team also carries out air and water quality research projects and data analysis to better understand air and water quality issues in Singapore.
Executive Engineer (Modelling and Instrumentation Department)
National Environment Agency
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
As part of the team, you will be responsible for the following: (i) Run simulations on air and water quality dispersion models to assess impact of new developments, track impact of pollution incidents, and identify sources of pollution, to support NEA’s policies and operations; (ii) conduct air and water quality research to provide insights on air and water quality issues in Singapore and provide recommendations to solve these issues.
Customise and validate off-the-shelf dispersion models to support air and water quality assessments
Develop and enhance dispersion modelling systems including an air and water quality forecasting system for Singapore. This could involve working with external agencies or appointed vendors
Analyse and assess trends of air and water quality data using advanced data analytics
Carry out data analysis using statistical tools, e.g. SPSS, etc, to assess possible impact of air and water quality due to related effects arising from climate change, and/or other factors
Evaluate the methodology, risk impact assessment matrix, and air and water quality impacts for development projects, and where necessary conduct independent modelling runs to validate the impact assessments
Collaborate with research institutions and internal stakeholders on scoping, planning and conduct of research studies
Keep abreast with the latest developments in air and water quality modelling and research
Carry out and manage research projects on understanding the sources, characteristics and environmental chemistry of air and water pollutants
Work with local and international institutes and cultivate relevant research partnerships
Perform procurement, finance and admin duties related to the various work items and/or projects
Carry out presentations, prepare submissions and participate in various projects
What we are looking for
Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Environmental
Some knowledge in air and water quality, dispersion modelling software, GIS, data analytics, and/or statistics (e.g. R, SPSS) would be an advantage
Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and ability to articulate views clearly
Driven, self-motivated and resourceful
Demonstrate ability to undertake work both individually and part of a team
Good command of spoken and written English
Good communication and presentation skills
Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills and ability to articulate thoughts and views clearly
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