Rail Engineers play a critical role in helping to maintain the safety and reliability of the rail network. Besides providing technical support for the railway system, Executive Engineers (EEs) are required to conduct and take part in engineering studies, investigations, project management, as well as monitoring of asset and system performance.  Assistant Engineers (AEs) are tasked to lead and supervise a team of Technical Officers in performing maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing and troubleshooting of train system and controls. They also need to ensure workplace safety and provide support in administrative tasks such as report submission. Rail Engineers work on rostering shift work and the typical basic salary starts from $2,400 for Diploma Holders and $3,400 for Degree Holders. Training will be provided.

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Rail Engineers is a Place - and -Train programme offered by WSG and SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT).

The programme aims to train mid-career individuals by equipping them with the necessary skills and competencies to embark on a career in the Land Transport Industry as Rail Engineers.

To apply, you should

• Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident;
• Minimum 21 years old
• Graduated or completed National Service for at least 2 years;
• New job role trained for under the CCP should be substantially different from previous job role(s)*, hence requiring reskilling for career conversion
• Engineering Diploma/ Degree or related qualifications;
• Be physically fit and able to identify colours.

*CCPs are geared towards helping mid-career individuals acquire skills to change careers. Hence, there is a requirement for career conversion when mid-career individuals undergo a CCP. However, individuals who have a continuous employment gap of at least 2 years prior to CCP commencement will be allowed to apply for CCP job roles similar to their previous jobs.

Beyond the criteria above, other employer-specific CCP criteria apply. For more information, please visit https://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/career-conversion-programmes-individuals.html

Successful candidates will be employed full-time by SMRT, before undergoing 1 – 6 months of training programme sponsored by WSG and SMRT.

Conducted by experienced supervisors, the Classroom and/or On-the-Job Training (OJT) programme will equip CCP candidates with knowledge and necessary skillsets to perform the job.

With more experience and good performance, both EEs and AEs can progress to senior positions such as Senior Engineers and Senior Assistant Engineers.