Electrical Lead - Power Plant

Process Engineering Specialists; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Electrical Consultant to manage regulatory submissions for a power project in Singapore. The role demands a depth of knowledge in local regulations and exceptional coordination skills to ensure timely approvals. Candidates should possess substantial experience in infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in Singapore.
• Prior involvement in power infrastructure or utility interfacing projects.
• Familiarity with local codes: SS638, CP5, and EMA Technical Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of electrical design approvals.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to align electrical systems with project requirements.
• Manage liaison with authority officers, ensuring fast-tracked approvals.

Skills

Regulatory submissions

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

PES is an international services company providing Project Management, Construction Management, Commissioning & Qualification and Automation services to our clients in the pharmaceutical, nutritional and related sectors.

With offices across Europe, Asia and US, our core focus is on consistently delivering high quality outcomes for our multinational clients.

This focus, and our people's experience in delivering consistent quality results for our clients over the past 20 years has been key to our success to date.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Electrical Consultant to lead and coordinate all electrical regulatory submissions and approvals for a complex infrastructure-based power project in Singapore. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of local statutory requirements and experience navigating submissions with authorities including SP Group (SPPG), NEA, EMA, and BCA .

Key Attributes/Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, submission, and follow-up of electrical design and infrastructure approvals to:

• SP Group (SPPG) for grid connection applications

• Energy Market Authority (EMA) for licensing, registration, and safety-related documentation

• Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for power-related approvals within overall building scope

• National Environment Agency (NEA) for electrical systems that interface with environmental or process systems

• Provide technical oversight on single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and load studies in line with submission requirements

• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, automation) to align electrical systems with authority and project requirements

• Manage liaison with authority officers, clarify technical queries, and ensure fast-tracked approvals with minimal resubmissions

• Track all submission milestones and manage timelines to align with EPC construction and commissioning schedules

• Advise project team on regulatory changes, risks, and mitigation strategies

• Provide support during audits, inspections, and authority site visits when required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience , including 5+ years in Singapore dealing with regulatory submissions to SPPG, EMA, NEA, and BCA

• Prior involvement in power infrastructure, energy-intensive facilities, or utility interfacing projects

• Strong understanding of grid connection , electrical licensing , and compliance frameworks

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Familiarity with local codes: SS638, CP5, and EMA Technical Guidelines

We are currently looking for candidates in Singapore.

If you'd like to find out about this opportunity or any other opportunity, please forward your CV to Sruthi ([e-mail]).

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PES International operates as an equal opportunity employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other factors with no bearing to employment skills and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any background for this role.