SMRT Engineering and Management Associate Programme (EMA)
We are looking for fresh graduates to join us as we build and shape the future of the rail industry. The SMRT EMA programme aims to equip you with the essential leadership and functional skills to enable you to succeed in your career.
The rigorous programme encompasses our comprehensive Triple ‘E’ Development framework – Education, Experience and Exposure to jump-start your career. You will undergo a structured training programme (Education) in the first one month of your journey with SMRT. This includes foundational training in the rail industry, safety, technical domains, and personal development. Subsequently, you will be deployed to a department to undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT) and development (Experience) to gain hands-on and practical experience while deepening your technical and functional skills and competencies. During the course of your career, you will undergo projects across departments or business units and participate in concurrent-career activities (Exposure). You will have networking opportunities with our Senior Management and Engineering Leaders which will broaden your horizon.
Career Tracks
Management Track under Strides Holdings
Engineering Track under SMRT Trains and Strides Holdings
SMRT Engineering and Management Associate Programme (EMA)
We are looking for fresh graduates to join us as we build and shape the future of the rail industry. The SMRT EMA programme aims to equip you with the essential leadership and functional skills to enable you to succeed in your career.
The rigorous programme encompasses our comprehensive Triple ‘E’ Development framework – Education, Experience and Exposure to jump-start your career. You will undergo a structured training programme (Education) in the first one month of your journey with SMRT. This includes foundational training in the rail industry, safety, technical domains, and personal development. Subsequently, you will be deployed to a department to undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT) and development (Experience) to gain hands-on and practical experience while deepening your technical and functional skills and competencies. During the course of your career, you will undergo projects across departments or business units and participate in concurrent-career activities (Exposure). You will have networking opportunities with our Senior Management and Engineering Leaders which will broaden your horizon.
Career Tracks
Management Track under Strides Holdings
Engineering Track under SMRT Trains and Strides Holdings
Rolling Stock
Permanent Way
Power
Signal & Communication
Building & Facilities
Operations
Rolling Stock
Permanent Way
Power
Signal & Communication
Building & Facilities
Operations
Applicants and Application Details
Do you possess a passion to serve and a thirst for challenge? We seek graduates who aspire to make a difference in the lives of millions of commuters every day.
- Aspire to serve and make a difference
- Personal leadership and dependability
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Strong team player with effective communication skills
Application window for EMA24 is now open.
EMA24 Intake
Application period: Now until 4 March 2024
Commencement date: Monday, 1 July 2024
To register your interest for EMA24 intake, click here:
Do you possess a passion to serve and a thirst for challenge? We seek graduates who aspire to make a difference in the lives of millions of commuters every day.
- Aspire to serve and make a difference
- Personal leadership and dependability
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Strong team player with effective communication skills
EMA24 Intake
Application period: Now until 4 March 2024
Commencement date: Monday, 1 July 2024
To register your interest for EMA24 intake, click here:
“The SMRT EMA programme has given me the opportunity to be part of nation-wide projects even as a fresh graduate. There is also strong support from seniors in the earlier batches to guide me along the way. As a Management Associate in Bukit Panjang LRT, I work with both the operations and maintenance teams to ensure our trains run smoothly. Your work will touch the lives of millions daily so bring your ‘A’ game!” – Ajay Govinda Menon (EMA 2016), Senior Executive, Operations, Circle Line & Bukit Panjang LRT
“The programme provides a very good platform to develop a vast network of like-minded, enthusiastic and motivated graduates across various disciplines. It is also very systematic and structured in providing foundational knowledge of the railway industry to kick-start the career of new EMAs. I’m proud and honoured to be part of the effort that enhances components, optimises procedures as well as adopting new technologies to drive higher trains’ reliability. To do well, just be sincere, look forward to getting your hands dirty and always be willing to extend a helping hand!” – Wong Choon Fu (EMA 2013), Department Head, Station Service Operations, Thomson-East Coast Line
“The programme is well structured with OJT, development courses and participation in CCAs to enhance our learning in SMRT in many ways. Recently, the company implemented a career path for Executives like myself to take on the Engineering Maintenance Manager role, which allows me to be on the ground, learning and working together with our ground staff. Though it may be challenging for juniors to take on this role, it allows me to be part of the front line activities in “moving people” every day. It is challenging and exciting to be working as railway operator. Be willing to accept every opportunity given to you and take things positively!” – Ratna Yanti (EMA 2015), Branch Manager, Signals & Communications
“The SMRT EMA programme has given me the opportunity to be part of nation-wide projects even as a fresh graduate. There is also strong support from seniors in the earlier batches to guide me along the way. As a Management Associate in Bukit Panjang LRT, I work with both the operations and maintenance teams to ensure our trains run smoothly. Your work will touch the lives of millions daily so bring your ‘A’ game!” – Ajay Govinda Menon (EMA 2016), Senior Executive, Operations, Circle Line & Bukit Panjang LRT
“The programme provides a very good platform to develop a vast network of like-minded, enthusiastic and motivated graduates across various disciplines. It is also very systematic and structured in providing foundational knowledge of the railway industry to kick-start the career of new EMAs. I’m proud and honoured to be part of the effort that enhances components, optimises procedures as well as adopting new technologies to drive higher trains’ reliability. To do well, just be sincere, look forward to getting your hands dirty and always be willing to extend a helping hand!” – Wong Choon Fu (EMA 2013), Department Head, Station Service Operations, Thomson-East Coast Line
“The programme is well structured with OJT, development courses and participation in CCAs to enhance our learning in SMRT in many ways. Recently, the company implemented a career path for Executives like myself to take on the Engineering Maintenance Manager role, which allows me to be on the ground, learning and working together with our ground staff. Though it may be challenging for juniors to take on this role, it allows me to be part of the front line activities in “moving people” every day. It is challenging and exciting to be working as railway operator. Be willing to accept every opportunity given to you and take things positively!” – Ratna Yanti (EMA 2015), Branch Manager, Signals & Communications
