Dy Principal/Senior/Executive Engineer (Landfill Mgmt and Ops Dept) - Contract

11/30/2025

The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing a command center for waste receiving operations at Semakau Landfill and Tuas Marine Transfer Station. Additionally, the position includes preparing specifications for consultancy studies and managing safety and security of the infrastructure.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector. Our mission: Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better. Our goal is to create a government that is "Digital to the Core, and Serves with Heart". We achieve this by using technology to create services that are easy, seamless and secure for people to use, and placing the needs of citizens and businesses at the centre of everything we do. As a digital government, our public officers are also able to continually upskill, adapt to new challenges and work more effectively across agencies as well as with citizens and businesses in Singapore.

About the Role

[What the role is]

Landfill Management and Operations Department (LMOD) oversees Semakau Landfill which is Singapore’s only landfill for waste disposal.

[What you will be working on]

The job description of a DPE / SE / EE at Semakau Landfill (SL) are as follows:

Take charge of the planning, organizing and implementation of a command centre for the waste receiving operations at SL and Tuas Marine Transfer Station (TMTS), and upcoming projects at SL.
Prepare specifications and call tenders / quotations for the consultancy study and/or construction of new and/or refurbishment work of facility / infrastructure at SL / TMTS and administer the Contract.
Lead Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Executives to supervise the O&M contractors and manage the Consultant / Contractors and also take charge of the site area being assigned to.
Review and manage safety and security of the infrastructure to mitigate potential hazards and threats within SL and TMTS.
To assist in coordination/ monitoring of NEA or external agencies/parties’ projects or works. Take lead to liaise with relevant parties, authorities and agencies during the course of the work.
Involve in ISO9001/14001, ECO office, energy efficiency, sustainability and other organizational development activities or projects.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Branch Heads.

[What we are looking for]

Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline recognised by the Professional Engineer Board.
At least 3 years of working experience in consultancy, construction or infrastructure industry.
Candidate with project management, procurement and contract management experience is preferred.
Possess analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.
Able to work independently and possess good interpersonal skills. Leadership skill to lead a team to carry out work on site.
A team player with positive working attitude.
Able to work under pressure and cope with tight deadlines.
Able to work in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Working locations: Semakau Landfill (offshore)
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Key Skills

Project ManagementProcurementContract ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerCommunication SkillsSafety ManagementSustainabilityISO9001ISO14001Energy EfficiencyHazard MitigationStakeholder Management