Electrical Design Engineer | Singapore, Singapore

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead projects in high voltage systems. The role involves coordinating various engineering disciplines, providing technical support, preparing project documentation, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with familiarity in switchgear engineering and relevant codes. A collaborative work environment and competitive benefits await successful applicants.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical plan

Group Term Life insurance

Leave programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Familiar with standards and codes such as SS638.
• Consultancy experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering discipline across several projects.
• Provide technical support for testing and commissioning.
• Create work plans and cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High voltage switchgear engineering

Protection relays

System study

Software ETAP

Software SKM

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact.

We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, includingHVDC ,Substations ,FACTS , Grid and Power Quality solutions such asoffshore wind connections , andSemiconductors . We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.

Electrical Design Engineer

focuses on a range of engineering disciplines e.g. electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil, structural, automation and software engineering. The activities associated with project engineering include discipline engineering and design; planning, risk assessments; coordination of resources (personnel and equipment). Key areas of responsibility: Engineering development: Ensuring that engineering is developed with complete information and/or that all multidisciplinary information has been included. Leading development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges. Driving completion of all engineering activities on the project. Coordinating engineering discipline across several projects. Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities. Designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting the data. Preparing complete project documents in area of responsibility. May act as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completes engineering assignments for that discipline. Providing cost effective quality solutions and delivering within budget and contract. Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks. Creating work plans and cost estimates. Reviewing and approving scope, budget and schedule for assignments. Interacts directly with customers, officials, contractors and supply chain.

How you’ll make an impact:

You will coordinate engineering discipline across several projects, provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities, design and conduct experiments, analyzes andinterprets data, prepare complete project documents in one’s area of responsibility, serve asa specialist in application of advanced concepts and methods, assist in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc).

You will support Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.), provide cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract, ensure adherence to safety standards andmitigation of potential risks.

You will create work plans and cost estimate in own area of responsibility and ensure quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost, improve effectiveness of work plan in collaborationwith other functions, complete risk and opportunity assessments and ensure implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility, report any contract / quality / program / cost issues to management along with recommendations for resolution.

You will interact with customers, officials, contractors and others, attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments, collaborate with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed to with potential suppliers, provide technicalevaluation of supplier proposals and accept as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services.

You will maintain network of engineering professionals and share engineering best practice acrossdifferent projects and disciplines, use standard processes and tools applicable to one’s area of responsibility, ensure that engineering activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements, report processes and tools inefficiencies and suggest improvements ideas.

You will coach, provide support and technical advice to colleagues, assign tasks for and directsengineers, technicians and administrative staff, may functionally lead a small team.

You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

You hold a bachelor’s degree.

Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.

Familiar with high voltage switchgear engineering, protection relays, related international standards and Singapore codes such as SS638.

Capability in system study includes short circuit study, load flow study, coordination study, using software such as ETAP and SKM.

Consultancy experience is an advantage.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring our team members can thrive and achieve their career goals. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork. We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits:

Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care and optical).

Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.

Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.).

*Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.