The Waste Infrastructure Management Department (WIMD) under the Infrastructure Operations & Management Division (WIOMD) oversees the availability of national waste disposal and incineration capacity, manages private waste facilities, waste disposal accounts and revenue collection by the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants and Tuas Marine Transfer Station.
National Environment Agency
Dy Principal/Senior/Exec Engineer (Waste Infrastructure Mgmt Dept) - Contract
Fixed Terms
Closing on 31 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
You will work in the WTE Infrastructure Management Branch (WIMB) under WIMD which plans and manages the waste distribution for all waste disposal facilities including the NEA WTE plants, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) WTE plants and Tuas Marine Transfer Station/Semakau Landfill. It also manages and monitors the performance of the 3 PPP WTE plants under the Service Agreements with NEA. You will be responsible for the following:
Manage contracts for the provision of incineration services to NEA by PPP WTE plants
Work with Legal and Finance Divisions, and external legal and financial advisors on complex issues pertaining to the contracts
Plan and coordinate the delivery of refuse to PPP WTE plants to maximise incineration throughput and electricity generation
Monitor performance of PPP WTE plants, evaluate reports and make recommendations for improvements
Verify monthly invoices for the service payments to PPP WTE plants
Plan and oversee audits of PPP WTE plants
Coordinate boiler overhaul programme amongst NEA and PPP WTE plants
Carry out overall waste bunker level projection and work with relevant department on capacity planning
Optimise waste distribution between the WTE plants to achieve higher overall efficiency
Coordinate with and assist the Division on emergency planning matters
Manage projects related to PPP WTE plants
What we are looking for
The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:
Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good command of spoken and written English, presentation and communication skills
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Highly self-motivated, independent and resourceful
Strong sense of responsibility, integrity and honesty
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to work in the WTE plants e.g. witness tests and to carry out audits
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Mar 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 National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.
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
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