The Department plans and carries out the engineering design and development of infrastructures for collection of general waste and disposal of waste treatment residues, and redevelopment of closed landfills. You will be part of the Waste Collection System Branch, which is in charge of implementing District Pneumatic Waste Conveyance Systems (DPWCS) for the commercial and private sectors in specified areas of Singapore and will also be involved in other waste infrastructure development projects handled by the Department from time to time. You will be required to work closely with various stakeholders in the government & private sectors.
Executive/Senior/Deputy Principal Engineer (Infra Planning and Design Dept 1)
National Environment Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing in 4 day(s)
What the role is
What you will be working on
Your scope of work will include, but not be limited to:
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control projects that are assigned to you
Plan and manage funding and budget planning cycles for projects
Obtain planning approval and funding support
Draft project specifications to bring on board consultants and contractors
Manage the procurement processes to appoint project consultants and/or contractors
Liaise and work with stakeholders such as consultants, contractors, licensees, Managing Agents, Agencies, residents, Town Councils, industry associations, NEA departments
Work on ad-hoc work, projects helmed by the department and events as assigned
Attend to feedback pertaining to your assigned projects
Explore new technologies to improve waste collection systems
Participate in the review and update of requirements for the waste storage and collection system in the Code of Practice on Environmental Health, and the Singapore Standard for Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System (SS 642)
Identify and plan for potential DPWCS projects in commercial and private sectors
What we are looking for
Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering
3-5 years of relevant working experience in infrastructure project management (experience with Pneumatic Waste Conveyance Systems or other similar systems would be advantageous)
Adaptable to diverse work scopes
Good written and spoken communication skills and analytical skills
Enjoy thinking strategically, planning and applying analytical reasoning in the area of Engineering
Takes the initiative to carry out plans
Communicates in a friendly manner and enjoy working with others
Pays attention to the fine details
Organised and able to multi-task
Outgoing and pleasant personality
Mature, independent, and resourceful
Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement
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
This job is closing in 4 day(s).
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.