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Energy Market Authority

Energy Market Authority

Senior Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (NDD - 3)

Fixed Terms
Closing on 19 Jun 2026

What the role is

What the role is

You will be part of the team that develops the specialised engineering capabilities required to establish EMA as an informed technical lead on advanced nuclear power systems. You will be responsible for building internal capabilities to evaluate the engineering feasibility and safety profiles of complex energy technologies, ensuring that the organization can benchmark global designs against international safety, security, and safeguards standards.

What you will be working on

What you will be working on:

1. Engineering Benchmarking & Technical Modelling

  • Technical Specialisation: Build specialised institutional expertise in advanced thermal-hydraulic systems, core physics, and material behaviour for next-generation nuclear energy technologies.

  • Multi-disciplinary Assessment: Conduct engineering research across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines to verify the technical claims of emerging global technologies.

  • Conceptual Modelling: Support the development of technical benchmarks and reference architectures for various advanced reactor concepts (e.g., Light Water SMRs and High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors).

  • Feasibility Research: Study how global engineering designs might theoretically be optimised, exploring concepts like modular construction and system co-location.

2. Safety Case & Risk Management

  • Hazard Modelling: Develop capabilities in high-level hazard identification and risk modelling using methodologies such as Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Fault Tree Analysis to understand theoretical failure modes.

  • Safety Case Research: Study the development of safety cases to understand how deterministic and probabilistic engineering controls align.  

  • Technical Standards Governance: Build frameworks to evaluate how design modifications might affect the overall integrity of a technology's safety envelope.

3. Strategic Technical Partnerships

  • Technical Collaboration: Coordinate with international engineering consultants and research organizations to facilitate knowledge transfer and capability building.

  • Standards Advocacy: Act as a technical lead in researching how international engineering standards can be applied to optimise advanced technology for compact land-use constraints.

  • Technology Horizon Scanning: Monitor global trends in advanced nuclear technology (e.g., SMRs and Generation IV systems) to provide data-driven technical insights to senior leadership.

What we are looking for

Education

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or other relevant engineering fields.

Preferred Experience

  • 8–10 years of engineering experience in high-complexity engineering environments (e.g., Power Utilities, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, or Chemicals).

  • Familiarity with international nuclear standards (e.g., IAEA SSR-2/1) and advanced risk assessment tools (HAZID/HAZOP, LOPA).  

  • Experience with international codes (ASME, EN/ISO, etc).

  • Experience with deterministic, probabilistic, quantitative safety assessments and methodology.

  • Safety case development / process safety experience for Major Hazards Industries (MHI) in Singapore


Competencies and Other Requirements

  • Safety Culture mindset.

  • Design for safety, and maintainability.

  • Critical review of vendor technical documentation.

  • Technical writing for regulatory submissions.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise technical, and policy considerations.

  • Openness to being stationed overseas for extended periods (3 months –2 years) for specialised training and attachments.

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 19 Jun 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 Energy Market Authority or the wider Public Service.

About Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. At EMA, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning and employee well-being. Joining us means embarking on a meaningful career where you will be part of a transformative journey towards a clean energy future, experiencing a unique adventure of discovery and growth. We empower our people to drive innovation at every level Our open culture encourages teams to embrace diverse perspectives, enabling you to push beyond the status quo We are committed to energising your growth through ample opportunities for skill development. helping you become an expert in your field and a valuable asset to the energy industry. You also stand to enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits which are designed to meet your needs and prioritise your holistic well-being. Visit: www.ema.gov.sg for more information.

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