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PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB, The National Water Agency

Senior Engineer (Reservoir Water Quality and Maintenance)

Permanent/Contract
Closing on 14 Jan 2026

What the role is

As a Senior Engineer with the Catchment & Waterways Dept / Reservoir Water Quality and Maintenance Section, your roles and responsibilities would include but not limited to:

What you will be working on

• Oversee and coordinate all inter-reservoir transfer and reservoir scouring operations in accordance with SOP • Oversee the maintenance of reservoirs, including aquatic plants and flotsam removal • Oversee the operations and maintenance of Lorong Halus wetland treatment system and stormwater ponds • Monitor reservoir water quality, collect water samples, and take appropriate mitigating measures in accordance with SOP • Manage midge issues and take appropriate mitigating measures in accordance with SOP • Oversee attendance to public feedback on reservoir related issues • Plan, oversee and review staff deployment • Plan and review response plans and SOPs for emergency incidences • Contract management and administration including calling, evaluation and award of tenders/quotations

What we are looking for

• Degree in Civil/Environmental engineering • Candidates with relevant experience in reservoir operations and maintenance work are preferred • Independent, able to handle unpredictable situations and work under pressure, and competent in executing emergency response plans and SOPs • Good communication and interpersonal skills and possess a positive, can-do attitude • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Knowledge of Public Sector Conditions of Contract and experience in contract management and administration • Preferably possess Class 3 Driving licence

About your application process

This job is closing on 14 Jan 2026.

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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