Electrical Engineer

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a diligent Site Execution Lead for electrical building services. You will oversee daily installation, testing, and commissioning across LV distribution, power, lighting, switchboards, generators, and ELV systems, ensuring quality and safety on site.

You will review SLDs, submittals and shop drawings, coordinate with main contractors, consultants, and BIM teams, and enforce project schedules and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6–8 years of hands-on site experience in M&E construction or building services in Singapore.
• Solid knowledge of Singapore Electrical Codes and EMA regulations.
• Reading Single Line Diagrams, electrical schematics and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD; Revit MEP/BIM coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily site installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical building services (LV distribution, power, lighting, switchboards, generators, and ELV systems).
• Review SLDs, submittals, and material specs; oversee shop drawings and site coordination drawings.
• Track site progress against schedules; enforce quality control and resolve technical issues.
• Represent Smitech in meetings with Main Contractors, Consultants, Subcontractors and BIM teams to resolve cross-trade interfaces.
• Ensure electrical installations comply with EMA, SS638 (CP5), Singapore Codes of Practice, BCA, and WSH guidelines; support LEW testing and handover.
• Assist Quantity Surveyors with material take-offs, subcontractor progress claims, and VO evaluations.

Skills

Site leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Reading SLDs

AutoCAD

BIM coordination

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Site Execution & Supervision: Lead and supervise daily site installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical building services (LV distribution, power, lighting, switchboards, generators, and ELV systems).
• Technical Review & Shop Drawings: Review single-line diagrams (SLDs), technical submittals, and material specs. Oversee the preparation and submission of shop drawings and site coordination drawings.
• Progress & Quality Control: Track site progress against project schedules, ensure high standards of site workmanship, resolve site technical issues, and enforce quality control.
• Trade & Stakeholder Coordination: Represent Smitech in site meetings with Main Contractors, Consultants, Subcontractors, and internal mechanical/BIM teams to resolve cross-trade interface clashes.
• Authority Compliance & Handover: Ensure all electrical installations strictly comply with EMA regulations, SS638 (CP5), Singapore Codes of Practice, BCA regulations, and WSH safety guidelines. Support LEW testing and handover.
• Procurement & Commercial Support: Assist Quantity Surveyors in verifying material take-offs, assessing subcontractor progress claims, and evaluating variation orders (VOs).

Requirements

• Education: Polytechnic Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Working Experience:

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of hands-on site experience in M&E construction or building services projects in Singapore.

  Proven track record in supervising site installations, coordinating sub-contractors, and managing trade interfaces.

• Technical Competencies:

• Solid working knowledge of Singapore Electrical Codes (SS638 / CP5, SS555, SS531) and EMA regulations.

  Proficient in reading Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, and shop drawings.

  Proficient in AutoCAD; basic familiarity with Revit MEP or BIM coordination is an advantage.

• Certifications (Advantage): Registered EMA Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) Technician/Grade 7 or 8, or bizSAFE / WSH certifications will be a strong plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong site leadership, analytical troubleshooting, independent problem-solving, and clear communication skills.