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Senior Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (SEP)

EMA HQ Full time

[What the role is]

Be part of the Land & Security Department that safeguards Singapore’s energy infrastructure and strengthens sector resilience. The department oversees land planning, infrastructure security, and emergency preparedness for the energy sector.

In this role, you will be helping to strengthen Critical Physical Infrastructure (CPI) security through reviews and regulatory enhancements, while developing contingency plans to ensure a reliable and secure power system.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:

  • Review classification of critical physical infrastructure (CPI) in the power sector

  • Engage licensees and relevant authorities on Security-by-Design review of power sector's CPIs

  • Review and propose amendments to requirements in codes of practice and licences to enhance physical security of power sector's CPIs

  • Develop contingency and response plans, in consultation with agencies and Licensees, for emergency scenarios arising from critical supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, climate change etc.  

  • Enhance electricity and gas infrastructures against climate change impact

  • Conduct power system reviews to identify vulnerabilities and mitigating measures for power system security and reliability

  • Plan for and participate in power sector and inter-agency emergency planning and preparedness exercises to validate sector's response plans and communication process among EMA, agencies, and licensees.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

- Education in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

- Preferably with 2 years' working experience and knowledge in the following:

(i) Power generation or electricity/gas network planning/ operations/maintenance, and/or technical regulation; and/or

(ii) Physical security of critical infrastructure.

- Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo a medical assessment, where this is relevant to determine fitness for the role.