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Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer (Electrical) – District …, Singapore

Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer (Electrical) – District …, Singapore
Description
Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer – District Cooling Systems

Responsible for leading the electrical engineering design, project execution, and technical support for district cooling systems (DCS) across Singapore and regional projects. The role covers the full project lifecycle — from feasibility, design, and tendering through to construction, testing & commissioning, and handover — as well as providing operational engineering support for existing cooling plants.

Responsibilities
  • Lead electrical design and engineering for Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, including Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), load schedules, protection coordination studies, and technical specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with local standards (Singapore Standard SS 638, Energy Market Authority regulations) and international standards (IEC and IEEE) while optimising designs for energy efficiency.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), and control systems teams to deliver integrated system designs.
  • Manage end-to-end electrical project execution from design to commissioning, including engineering documents, technical drawings, and tender specifications.
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors; lead technical meetings and manage Technical Queries (TQs), Variation Orders (VOs), and design changes.
  • Oversee testing and commissioning activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), system energisation, and preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and test reports.
  • Provide O&M support, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and CAPEX lifecycle planning for electrical systems.
  • Support tendering and business development activities, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements, and mentoring junior engineers.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from a university recognised by the Singapore Professional Engineers Board (PEB).
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
  • Proven experience in MV/LV power distribution systems for industrial or utility plants, district cooling, chiller plants, HVAC, data centres or similar critical infrastructure.
  • Experience in regional/overseas projects (SEA, Macau, etc.) is an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Analytical, detail‑oriented, and solution‑focused.
  • Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable working across multi‑disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, I&C, project management).
Benefits
  • Positive work environment that promotes and fosters teamwork and collaboration.
  • Attractive remuneration tied to performance.
  • Opportunity to work in collaborative teams that aim for outstanding achievements.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted accordingly.

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