Electrical Engineer - 3320

CTES CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CTES CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is assisting a client in Singapore seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Medical Tower Planning and Development team.

The role covers design review, construction oversight, and commissioning of hospital electrical systems to meet clinical, regulatory, and operational requirements before handover. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with healthcare facilities experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in design, construction, or commissioning of electrical systems in major building projects.
• Healthcare facilities experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Singapore building codes, EMA regulations, and healthcare electrical standards including emergency power.

Responsibilities

• 1) Design Review & Technical Compliance: review drawings, verify compliance with clinical requirements, codes and standards; identify gaps and resolve.
• 2) Construction Oversight & Site Coordination: attend site inspections, manage RFIs and change orders, coordinate with other disciplines.
• 3) Testing, Commissioning & Handover: support testing, review reports, ensure deficiencies are addressed before completion; participate in handover.
• 4) Documentation & Compliance: maintain submissions, approvals, test results and as-built records; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Design review

Construction oversight

Commissioning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is actively searching for an Electrical Engineer to join their team!

If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

THE ROLE

You will be part of the Medical Tower Planning and Development team, providing electrical engineering expertise across the design, construction, and commissioning phases of the hopital Medical Tower. You will represent the Hospital's technical interests throughout the design and construction of the Medical Tower's electrical systems - ensuring that what is designed and built on the institution's behalf meets clinical requirements, regulatory standards, and operational needs before the building is handed over.

The responsibilities of this role are:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design Review & Technical Compliance

• Review electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and submissions from consultants and contractors to verify compliance with clinical requirements, Singapore building codes, and international healthcare standards.
• Identify technical gaps or discrepancies in design submissions and work with consultants to resolve them before works proceed on site.
• Ensure all electrical systems - including LV/HV distribution, emergency power, UPS, lighting, and building management systems - are designed to meet the operational requirements of a high-acuity hospital environment.

2. Construction Oversight & Site Coordination

• Attend site inspections and technical meetings to monitor the installation of electrical systems against approved drawings and specifications.
• Review and assess requests for information (RFIs), site queries, and variation orders relating to electrical works, providing timely technical responses to keep the programme on track.
• Coordinate with the mechanical, structural, and architectural teams to resolve cross-discipline clashes and ensure integrated systems delivery.

3. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Support the testing and commissioning of all electrical systems, ensuring that performance meets design intent and clinical operational requirements.
• Review commissioning reports, inspection records, and test results, identifying deficiencies and ensuring rectification before practical completion.
• Participate in the technical handover process, including joint inspections, snagging, and defects-rectification for all electrical systems within the defects liability period.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of electrical submissions, approvals, test results, and as-built documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with relevant regulatory requirements including BCA, EMA, SCDF, and MOH licensing standards applicable to healthcare facilities.
• Support capital grant justifications and technical submissions relating to electrical infrastructure and specialised medical systems.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience, with prior involvement in the design, construction, or commissioning of electrical systems in major building projects.
• Experience in healthcare facilities or large institutional buildings is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Singapore building codes, EMA regulations, and healthcare electrical standards including emergency power and critical care systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to engage consultants, contractors, and clinical users effectively.
• Possession of relevant licences or certifications such as Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW - EMA) is an advantage.