Electrical Power Engineer

SWTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SWTS PTE. LTD. seeks electrical power engineers to support testing, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of power systems at customer sites.

The role combines office and hands-on field assignments involving transformers, HV/MV/LV switchgear, protection and control systems, motors and generators. Ideal candidates hold a Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong interest in power systems, the ability to read diagrams, and good analytical and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Reading electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Hands-on electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support testing, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical power systems at customer sites.
• Perform current injection, protection relay testing and functional checks.
• Conduct circuit breaker timing, insulation resistance and related testing.
• Assist transformer testing including DGA and vector group checks.
• Participate in transformer and switchgear servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Support condition monitoring and power-quality measurements.
• Review single-line diagrams and protection drawings; prepare test/service reports.
• Assist in site surveys, fault investigation and project coordination.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Build your career in electrical power engineering with SWTS.

Join ESSD and gain practical exposure to transformers, switchgear, protection relays and power-system testing across substations and industrial facilities. Structured technical training, mentoring and hands-on experience support your development alongside experienced power engineers.

• Structured technical training and mentoring by experienced engineers.
• Practical exposure to substations, industrial facilities, transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Opportunity to develop competency in specialised electrical testing and diagnostic techniques.
• Career development towards senior engineering ,technical specialist roles and LEW.
• Combination of office-based engineering and hands‑on field assignments.

Job Responsibilities

Support the testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and engineering of electrical power systems at customer sites. The role combines site and engineering work involving transformers, HV/MV/LV switchgear, protection and control systems, motors, generators and associated power distribution systems.

• Perform testing, commissioning, inspection and troubleshooting of electrical power equipment.
• Carry out primary and secondary current injection, protection relay testing, configuration and functional checks.
• Perform circuit breaker timing/contact resistance, insulation resistance/PI, AC withstand and Tan Delta/capacitance testing.
• Support transformer testing including TTR/vector group, winding resistance, oil diagnostics, SFRA and DGA.
• Participate in transformer and switchgear servicing, maintenance, repair, retrofit and component replacement.
• Support condition monitoring such as partial discharge, thermographic scanning and power‑quality measurement.
• Review single‑line diagrams, schematics and protection drawings; prepare clear test and service reports.
• Support site surveys, fault investigation, project execution and customer/vendor coordination.

Job Requirement

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in electrical power systems and hands‑on engineering work.
• Able to read electrical single‑line diagrams, schematic diagrams and technical drawings.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, communication and technical‑report‑writing skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a project or site team.
• A valid driving license will be an advantage for field assignments.