Assistant Electrical Engineer

POWERZEN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

POWERZEN PTE. LTD. is seeking an assistant electrical engineer to support electrical design, installation, and testing. You will participate in site inspections, troubleshoot faults, and assist with documentation and reporting to help deliver projects on time.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and contractors, learn to interpret schematics and single-line diagrams, and may work with BIM tools. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Education: A diploma in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification is often required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience may be required, with training available in some roles.
• Technical skills: Ability to interpret schematics and single-line diagrams is essential.
• Software: Proficiency with BIM technology may be required for certain roles.
• Safety: Strong commitment to safety and good housekeeping practices is a must.

Responsibilities

• Project support: Assist senior engineers in managing the technical aspects of electrical projects, including design, coordination, and execution.
• Site supervision: Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning on-site, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Technical assistance: Provide engineering support for plant maintenance and troubleshoot electrical faults.
• Documentation and reporting: Help prepare project management plans, method statements, and progress/cost reports.
• Safety and quality assurance: Ensure safe electrical work and participate in audits and QA tests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Site coordination

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Job description

An assistant electrical engineer's job description includes assisting with electrical design, installation, and testing, performing site inspections and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with safety codes, and helping with project management tasks like scheduling, budgeting, and documentation . They collaborate with senior engineers and contractors to support project delivery and provide technical assistance.

Core responsibilities

• Project support: Assist senior engineers in managing the technical aspects of electrical projects, including design, coordination, and execution.
• Site supervision: Oversee and coordinate the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems on-site, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Technical assistance: Provide engineering support for plant maintenance, troubleshoot electrical faults, and perform technical calculations for things like cable sizing.
• Documentation and reporting: Help prepare project management plans, method statements, and reports, including progress and cost-related documents.
• Safety and quality assurance: Ensure all electrical work is performed safely and in compliance with standards, participate in audits, and assist with quality assurance tests.

Key skills and qualifications

• Education: A diploma in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification is often required.
• Experience: Some roles may require 1-3 years of relevant experience, while others might offer training.
• Technical skills: Ability to interpret schematics and single-line diagrams is essential.
• Software skills: Proficiency with digital tools like BIM technology may be required for certain roles.
• Other skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills are highly valued.
• Safety focus: A strong commitment to safety and good housekeeping practices is a must.