Job Description

What you will be working on:As an Engineer in the Research Programme Office of Coastal Protection Department, you will play a key role in facilitating and promoting the research ecosystem for coastal protection. You would work with a team overseeing the PUB\'s Coastal Protection and Flood Management Research Programme (CFRP) and initiating and managing a strong pipeline of research projects in coastal protection. Your job role will include, but is not limited to the following: \xe2\x80\xa2 Focus on domain areas under the Coastal Protection and Flood Management Research Programme (CFRP). It could relate to (a) innovative engineering solutions, (b) integrated nature-based (green-grey) solutions, (b) sustainable infrastructure solutions or (d) smart management solutions. \xe2\x80\xa2 Explore new technologies/ideas with potential collaborators (IHLs and industry players) in order to develop deep domain knowledge and innovative solutions to protect Singapore against the challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise. \xe2\x80\xa2 Support the governance and executive committees of the CFRP \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinate with the CoE (named Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore) to implement Centre-initiated research projects and to scope Applied Research (Request for Proposals [RFPs] and Direct Awards) and Living Lab projects. \xe2\x80\xa2 Carry out technical & feasibility assessment of proposals or new technologies to ensure suitability and benefits of embarking on the projects to meet PUB\'s current and future operations/needs. \xe2\x80\xa2 Plan, execute and manage the entire cycle of developing RFPs and Direct Awards, proposal evaluation processes, project award and initiation processes. \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage R&D projects in the domain areas of coastal protection to ensure they meet their objectives, deliverables, timeline and bring value to PUB. \xe2\x80\xa2 Support technology translation initiatives through effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.What we are looking for:

• Degree in Engineering (preference in Civil and Environmental Engineering) \xe2\x80\xa2 For candidates interested in (a) innovative engineering solutions, (b) sustainable infrastructure solutions or (d) smart management solutions, experience in coastal engineering is preferred. \xe2\x80\xa2 For candidates interested in (b) integrated nature-based solutions (green-grey), the knowledge in coastal ecology or biology, through qualifications or previous relevant job experience (e.g. environmental impact assessments, consultancy or research), is preferred. \xe2\x80\xa2 Preference for candidates with research programme office and grant management system experience Work Location Environment Building

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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