The Carbon Mitigation Division (CMD) implements regulations, and programs to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions for the industry and household sectors.
Senior/Deputy Principal/Principal Engineer (Industry Regulation 1 Department)
National Environment Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 13 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Working in the Climate Mitigation Division, you will be administering the mandatory energy management requirements stipulated under the Energy Conservation Act. This work includes:
Reviewing the energy efficiency opportunities assessment reports submitted by companies building new and operating existing energy-intensive industrial facilities
Researching on latest energy/carbon efficient technologies and trends
Providing guidance to companies on additional energy efficiency opportunities that they could implement
You will also conduct in-depth evaluation of the technical and financial merits of grant applications for energy efficiency retrofits, endorse methodologies for measuring and verifying the targeted energy savings, and validate the realised energy savings.
What we are looking for
Degree in Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering
At least 5 - 8 years of relevant working experience in the following areas:
Research on advances in industrial energy efficiency technology at the local and regional level
Develop Measurement and Verification (M&V) methodologies for various industrial systems and conduct energy performance assessment (e.g. based on ISO 50002)
Develop and implement energy saving or energy efficiency improvement projects of key industrial processes and systems in one or more of the energy-intensive sub-sectors such as: chemicals, biomedical, water management and utilities; and generic energy intensive industrial systems such as heating, cooling and compressed air systems
Certification in Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM), Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessor, Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer would be an advantage
Mature, independent and resourceful
Good team player and strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
Strong analytical abilities
Able to meet tight deadlines and adapt quickly to changes
Organised and able to multi-task
Highly self-motivated
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 on 13 Sep 2025.
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.