Associate Director, Electrical Engineering

black & white engineering pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

B&W Engineering seeks an Associate Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of complex data centre electrical systems across Southeast Asia. You will drive technical excellence, influence client outcomes, and shape data centre engineering standards regionally.

The role entails leading end-to-end design, engineering standards, resilience strategies, and client engagements with hyperscalers, telcos, and developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• PEB Singapore registration preferred.
• More than 10 years' experience in electrical engineering with relevant sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mission-critical electrical systems including HV/LV distribution, UPS and generators.
• Oversee end-to-end electrical design and system architecture across large projects.
• Define and uphold engineering standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Lead client engagements with strategic advisory on electrical design and optimisation.
• Mentor senior engineers and build scalable electrical engineering capability.
• Champion digital engineering using BIM and analytics to drive innovation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical systems design

HV/LV distribution

Resilience strategies

Client advisory

Team mentorship

Digital engineering

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) Singapore

Tools

BIM

Advanced analytics

Job description

At B&W Engineering, we deliver world-classmission-critical infrastructurethat powers the digital economy. As an Associate Director, Electrical Engineering, you will lead the design and delivery of complexdata centre electrical systemsacross high-profile regional projects.

This is a strategic leadership role where you will drive technical excellence, influence client outcomes, and shape the future of data centre engineering across Southeast Asia.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design of mission-critical electrical systems, including:
• HV and LV distribution systems
• UPS and critical backup systems
• Generators and emergency power infrastructure
• Oversee system architecture across end-to-end electrical design ("two-end systems")
• Define and uphold engineering standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Provide technical leadership on resilience strategies (N+1, 2N, 2N+1)
• Drive master planning and utility interface design, including HV integration
• Act as the technical authority across multiple large-scale projects

Project & Client Leadership

• Lead client engagements and provide strategic advisory on electrical design and optimisation
• Manage multiple project teams across the full project lifecycle (concept to commissioning)
• Drive: Value engineering, Risk mitigation strategies, Key technical decision-making
• Build trusted relationships with clients including hyperscalers, telco operators, and developers

Regional Influence & Business Growth

• Support business development and contribute to winning new work across Singapore and the region
• Represent B&W as a thought leader in data centre electrical engineering
• Leverage regional and global project experience to strengthen client offerings

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers and technical specialists
• Build a scalable, high-performing electrical engineering capability
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence

Innovation & Digital Engineering

• Champion digital engineering tools such as BIM and advanced analytics
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including: Liquid-cooled, air-cooled, and hybrid data centre systems
• Renewable energy integration
• Energy storage and smart grid solutions

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) - Singapore registration (preferred or required depending on scope/sign-off responsibilities)
• More than 10 years' experience in electrical engineering with consultancies, design firms, data centre operators and/or telco infrastructure projects,
• Registered with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore (highly regarded)
• Familiarity with Singapore codes and standards (e.g., SS standards, EMA requirements)
• Strong knowledge of international standards (IEC, IEEE, TIA-942)
• Membership with relevant bodies (e.g., IES - Institution of Engineers Singapore) preferred

GETTING RESULTS AND WORKING TOGETHER

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values:

• Accountability - Everyone is accountable.
• Integrity - We are straight talking, respectful and fair.
• Simplicity - Both in our approach and solutions.
• Supportive - We are approachable, inclusive and recognise success