Commissioning Engineer

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD. in Tuas, Singapore is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Switchgear to support testing, commissioning and energisation of LV/MV/HV switchgear on a major infrastructure project.

This on-site role requires hands-on electrical testing experience and coordination with vendors and engineers. The ideal candidate has a diploma/degree in electrical engineering and 2–5 years of relevant site experience, with strong troubleshooting, reading diagrams and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant electrical testing, commissioning or site experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with LV, MV and/or HV switchgear systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for LV, MV and/or HV switchgear systems.
• Assist with functional testing of switchboards, switchgear panels, circuit breakers and associated electrical equipment.
• Participate in switchgear energisation and commissioning activities.
• Conduct basic electrical tests including insulation resistance, continuity and other required commissioning tests.
• Perform functional checks on circuit breakers, interlocks, control circuits, trip circuits and indication systems.
• Assist with testing and verification of protection relays and electrical protection systems.
• Read and interpret single-line diagrams (SLD), electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Support troubleshooting and fault-finding of switchgear and associated electrical systems.
• Verify installed equipment against approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Assist senior engineers in identifying and resolving electrical commissioning issues.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors and other engineering disciplines during commissioning.
• Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and equipment testing activities.
• Assist with testing of associated equipment such as transformers, MCCs, electrical panels and power distribution systems.
• Prepare commissioning checklists, test reports, punch lists and other project documentation.
• Support the closure of electrical commissioning punch-list items.
• Follow approved commissioning procedures, method statements and project requirements.
• Comply with all project Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and site coordination activities.
• Support system handover and final commissioning documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Site coordination

Reading electrical diagrams

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Location: Tuas, Singapore – IWMF Project
Employment Type: 1-Year Contract
Working Days: Monday to Friday, 5-day work week
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Transport: Shuttle bus provided

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Switchgear to join a major infrastructure project based in Tuas, Singapore.

This position is suitable for an electrical engineer with practical site experience who is looking to further develop their career in electrical testing and commissioning.

The successful candidate will support the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and energisation of LV, MV and/or HV switchgear and associated electrical equipment under the guidance of senior commissioning engineers and project leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Support testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for LV, MV and/or HV switchgear systems.
• Assist with functional testing of switchboards, switchgear panels, circuit breakers and associated electrical equipment.
• Participate in switchgear energisation and commissioning activities.
• Conduct basic electrical tests including insulation resistance, continuity and other required commissioning tests.
• Perform functional checks on circuit breakers, interlocks, control circuits, trip circuits and indication systems.
• Assist with testing and verification of protection relays and electrical protection systems.
• Read and interpret single-line diagrams (SLD), electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Support troubleshooting and fault-finding of switchgear and associated electrical systems.
• Verify installed equipment against approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Assist senior engineers in identifying and resolving electrical commissioning issues.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors and other engineering disciplines during commissioning.
• Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and equipment testing activities.
• Assist with testing of associated equipment such as transformers, MCCs, electrical panels and power distribution systems.
• Prepare commissioning checklists, test reports, punch lists and other project documentation.
• Support the closure of electrical commissioning punch-list items.
• Follow approved commissioning procedures, method statements and project requirements.
• Comply with all project Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and site coordination activities.
• Support system handover and final commissioning documentation.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant electrical engineering, testing, commissioning or site experience preferred.
• Candidates should have practical exposure to LV, MV and/or HV switchgear systems.
• Hands‑on switchgear testing, commissioning, maintenance or troubleshooting experience is highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution systems, circuit breakers, switchboards and protection systems.
• Ability to understand SLDs, schematics and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment and commissioning tools would be advantageous.
• Experience with equipment from ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Hitachi Energy, Mitsubishi Electric, Eaton, GE or similar manufacturers would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within power plants, substations, utilities, waste‑to‑energy facilities, industrial plants, data centres or infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a construction and commissioning site environment.
• Good troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to coordinate effectively with senior engineers, technicians, contractors and equipment vendors.
• Willing to work on‑site in Tuas, Singapore.

Preferred Technical Exposure

Experience or exposure in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• LV Switchgear / Switchboards
• MV Switchgear
• HV Switchgear
• Circuit Breakers
• Protection RelaysMCCs / Motor Control Centres
• Transformers
• Electrical Protection & Control
• Electrical Testing
• Switchgear Commissioning
• Electrical Energisation
• Power Distribution
• Substation Equipment
• Fault Finding & Troubleshooting
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Contract & Working Conditions

Contract Duration: 1 year
Location: Tuas, Singapore – IWMF Project
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Work Week: 5 days
Transportation: Shuttle bus provided