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.

We are hiring a qualified Hydrologist to join a team involved in the monitoring, management and protection of water and water resources in Singapore for water supply and flood control. The Hydrologist is expected to carry out the efficient planning and development for the sustainable use of available water resources in the most cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:
• Working with specifically designed computer modelling packages to assess the most effective methods of managing available water in a particular area;
• Analysing the effect of environmental changes on water flow;
• Studying the effects on flows brought about by changes in land use;
• Planning responses to specific weather conditions, such as droughts and floods, and assessing the impacts of such events on water catchments and supplies;
• Undertaking hydrological modelling to allow the development of flood forecasting and drought management strategy;
• Assisting in the planning of water resource development by forecasting and monitoring water usage and rainfall;
• Estimating water yields, taking into account the utilisation of water in a specific natural drainage area ('catchment');
• Assessing the relationship between rainfall, run-off, and groundwater flow for the catchment;
• Investigating factors affecting water quality (e.g acidity, nitrate levels or other diffuse pollution) of surface water;
• Calculating and auditing water resource systems and analysing this data;
• Processing applications from public and private agencies requesting to use river resources;
• Implementing relevant regulations;
• Dealing with enquiries from external bodies and individuals, such as water regulators, consultants and researchers;
• Providing project management consultancy in installing new river flow gauges and water level monitoring systems;
• Liaising with specialists, consultants and clients;
• providing feedback on drought and water resource plans produced by water companies;
• Supervising the collection, processing and evaluation of data for water resource planning and flood management;
• Applying hydrological and statistical techniques to water resource modelling and analysis;
• Developing computer systems to improve the efficiency of data collection and analysis;
• Keeping up to date with new research and techniques in all areas of hydrology; and
• Reviewing historical rainfall data and recommending changes to drainage design for water supply and flood control.

Requirements:Applicants should possess a good Honours degree in Engineering, Sciences or any relevant disciplines. Applicants with relevant work experience are also invited to apply for this position.

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