As Specialist/Senior Specialist (Technology Development) of Technology & Engineering Department, you are part of the team to drive applied research and development work for emerging and cross-cutting technology domains, coordinate the technology roadmap with the Water Master Plan, and work with Operations departments to resolve operational issues and future challenges.
PUB, The National Water Agency
Specialist/Senior Specialist (Technology Development)
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 04 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Your main roles and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
• Keep abreast of the latest technological trend and build deep technical expertise in the emerging and cross-cutting areas
• Initiate R&D projects with research collaborators and carry out technical evaluation of R&D proposals or new technologies to assess its feasibility and suitability in meeting PUB/Singapore’s current and future needs.
• Closely manage R&D projects with multiple stakeholders to ensure the projects meet their objectives, deliverables and timeline and enable their quick translation / deployment to bring value to PUB/Singapore.
• Quantify the outcome of the R&D investment through Return on Investment (ROI) and / or Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Front and account manage key partnerships of international organisations / external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing technology roadmaps with input from multiple stakeholders / strategic planning for funding initiatives.
What we are looking for
• Degree in Engineering
• Candidates with at least 2 years’ relevant experience, practical knowledge and/or deep expertise in the following areas i.e. industrial water, resource recovery, decarbonisation / carbon removal / carbon capture, storage & utilisation.
• Good writing and communication skills
• Self-motivated and passion in building technical expertise
• Strong analytical and systematic thinking
• Works well independently and also a resourceful team player
Work Location : PUB WaterHub, Toh Guan Road
About your application process
This job is closing on 04 Nov 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 PUB, The National Water Agency or the wider Public Service.
About PUB, The National Water Agency
PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.
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