Assistant Principal Engineer, Smart Security & Automation

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering Singapore is seeking an Assistant Principal Engineer to oversee the end-to-end physical infrastructure and security installations for Green Field projects. You will lead engineers and subcontractors, ensuring cabling, racks, and containment systems are delivered on time, safely, and to quality standards.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Information Technology, with 5–7 years in ELV/security/data center deployments and 2–3 years in

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years hands-on security/ELV/structured cabling or data center deployment experience; 2–3 years supervisory/managerial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee end-to-end physical infrastructure and security installations.
• Lead engineers and subcontractors; act as site primary client contact.
• Ensure cabling, racks, containment systems meet ANSI/TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC standards and local IMDA rules.
• Enforce WSH guidelines; perform risk assessments and Safe Work Procedures on site.
• Coordinate with clients, IT teams, and internal engineers; provide progress reports and manage change orders.
• Oversee inventory, tools, and logistics of site deliveries (racks, containment tracks, cable boxes).
• Oversee testing, labeling, and commissioning of network drops; deliver as-built docs and cable certifications.

Skills

Project planning

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Site safety

Stakeholder communication

Inventory & tool management

Testing & handover

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Fluke testers

Server racks

Job description

Title: Assistant Principal Engineer, Smart Security & Automation

Job ID: 22420

Location:
6 Ang Mo Kio Electronics Park , SG

Description

He/She plans, directs, and oversees the end-to-end execution of physical infrastructure and security installations. This role ensures that all structured cabling, network racks, server hardware, and containment systems are installed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. You will lead engineers and sub-contractors while serving as the site primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Translate engineering designs and network topologies into actionable physical installation plans. Allocate resources, schedule labor, and manage the procurement of tools and deployment materials.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage, mentor, and schedule a team of in-house installation technicians and external sub-contractors. Conduct regular performance reviews and identify skills gaps.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all structured cabling, server rack clean-outs, and patch management adhere to international standards (e.g., ANSI/TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC) and local regulations (e.g., IMDA standards in Singapore).
• Site Safety Management: Enforce strict adherence to Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines. Conduct Risk Assessments (RA) and Safe Work Procedures (SWP) for all on‑site deployment activities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison between client project managers, IT infrastructure teams, and internal engineers. Provide regular, structured progress reports and manage change‑order requests.
• Inventory & Tool Management: Oversee the logistics of site delivery for server racks, containment tracks, bulk cable boxes, and specialized testing equipment (e.g., Fluke testers).
• Testing & Handover: Oversee the final testing, labeling, and commissioning of all network drops. Deliver comprehensive "as-built" documentation, cable certification reports, and rack elevation diagrams to the client upon project completion.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of hands‑on experience in security system, ELV works, structured cabling or data center infrastructure deployment typically for Green Field Projects, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.