The Sustainability Division develops strategies and initiatives to drive resource conservation, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability across the public, private and people sectors. It also develops and implements programmes, coordinates and administers incentive schemes, as well as builds capability to support this drive. The Sustainability Division comes under the Resource & Sustainability Group, which promotes environmental sustainability and drives the workstreams on climate resilience and resource resilience.
National Environment Agency
Engineer/Executive Engineer (Department of Sustainability Programmes) – Contract
Fixed Terms
Closing on 25 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be responsible for developing and implementing incentives schemes and programmes to support industry adoption of waste-to-resource initiatives and energy efficiency solutions. Your duties will include the following.
Administer incentive schemes to facilitate adoption of energy efficient and waste management technologies and solutions
Assess grant applications and oversee approved projects from inception through completion
Develop targeted incentive schemes to advance sustainability goals
Evaluate effectiveness of grant schemes in achieving intended outcomes and assess the efficiency of the grants management process
Prepare communication plan and engage stakeholders to promote adoption of energy efficient and waste reduction/recycling technologies and solutions
pport national efforts towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation and mitigating climate change through energy efficiency and decarbonisation.
What we are looking for
Degree in Environmental/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering. Applicants with degree in other engineering fields with work experience in a related field may also be considered.
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Resourceful, self-driven and able to work independently.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
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 25 Apr 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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