Customer Project Senior Technical Engineer

Schneider Electric; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Customer Project Senior Technical Engineer in Singapore to lead the technical content of projects in Power Systems. The role requires overseeing design, implementation, and testing, managing technical risks, and ensuring compliance with both internal processes and industry standards. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and significant experience leading technical projects. The position fosters international collaboration and promotes inclusive values, ensuring all employees feel valued and supported.

Qualifications

• 5 years leading technical projects in Power Systems or Electrical Distribution.
• Experience in Power, Automation, Software, Telecom, Cyber Security, Mechanical.
• Ability to read and understand applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical aspects of customer integrated projects.
• Coordinate technical implementation activities done at factories or suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Schneider-Electric processes and quality instructions.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP)

Technical problem-solving

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

ETAP

Job description

Customer Project Senior Technical Engineer (Power Systems)

Location: Singapore

Mission

• Act as the leader of the technical content of the project, and be the single point of contact regarding all project technical topics;
• Make sure customer technical requirements are fulfilled (in terms of performance, quality, costs, and time), in compliance with the contract, and based on Architecture & Technical specifications defined during the tendering phase;
• Lead a technical team composed of customer project technical designers and engineers and ensure technical coordination of all project stakeholders;
• Lead all technical aspects of customer integrated projects, such as design, implementation, testing, FAT in compliance with Singapore statutory requirement and industry standards;
• Manage technical risks and interfaces between the project team stakeholders and the customer; and get final customer approval of the overall technical solution designed and delivered, ensuring regulatory compliance (IEC, IEEE & NEMA).

Scope and Environment

• Part of a customer project execution/application center;
• Project technical teams are located spread among one or several sites/countries, requiring international collaboration with other functional teams/stakeholders.

What will you do?

Technical team coordination & management

• Lead & approve the basic and detailed design of all technical aspects of an integrated solution, in line with customer and contract requirements (technical performance);
• Make sure the project technical team delivers according to the project planning;
• Monitor technical costs, make sure budget for the technical part is under control;
• Coordinate all technical implementation activities done at factories or supplier premises and testing facilities until project closure.

Technical coordination of project stakeholders

• Work in close collaboration with PM & other technical designers and engineers who take care of part of the technical scope;
• Identify whether specific expertise support is needed and coordinate the expertise actions if any;
• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of the sub‑contracted parts of the project, in strong coordination with the procurement team;
• Act as a single point of contact for all project stakeholders regarding the technical content of the project and ensure technical coordination among the project team.

Design & Implementation: according to her/his field of knowledge

• Perform, review some design and specification activities, by leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products & systems in an optimized manner, in order to maximize profitability and limit technical risks; may perform some implementation/​test activities (testing, FAT, etc).

Risk & Opportunity Management, Change management, Alert

• Identify any potential changes versus contract or already agreed design;
• Work closely with PM to specify the changes and their implications for Schneider Electric (including cost impact evaluation), until getting a variation order.
• Alert PM of any substantial issue that could affect the project performance or customer satisfaction.

Customer interactions

• Lead technical discussions and clarifications with customers.
• Act as the key and trustworthy contact person for all technical topics related to the project.

Quality process, Methods, Tools

• Support PM to ensure full compliance with Schneider‑Electric processes (especially CPP & TDP), and with quality instructions, safety requirements, and governance principles.
• Lead the technical team to correct any technical deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution.

Community of practices & Coaching

• Take part in Technical Leaders' Community of Practice within her/his Execution Center, or globally within Technical Excellence Community network.
• Identify, get, formalize, share and promote lessons learned and best practices.
• Act as a role model and/or coach junior technical engineers and designers.
• Be connected with LoBs and stay tuned on the last technical evolutions of equipment & systems (in her/his field of engineering, acting then as a referent in the Community).

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• 5 years in leading technical scope of projects in Power System or Electrical Distribution System application;
• 5 years working in one or several engineering application domains: Power, Automation & Software, Telecom & IT, Cyber Security, Mechanical & HVAC, Structural;
• Technical experience in a specific market segment (e.g. Power GRID & Utility, OGP, MMM, F&B, etc.) or in a customer application/process is a plus;
• Ability to read and understand applicable standards;
• Ability to learn from others, share her/his knowledge, coach others and collaborate efficiently.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and building services design;
• Proficient in engineering software and tools (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, ETAP);
• Solid understanding of electrical codes and standards;
• Excellent technical problem‑solving and analytical skills;
• Effective communication skills for coordination with authorities and stakeholders;
• Ability to lead technically and work independently under minimal supervision.

Apply today! Let us learn about you!

This position will be posted until filled.

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