Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (Electricity Transmission Network Branch)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division is seeking a role focused on leading medium- to long-term planning and development of Singapore’s electricity transmission network to support industry growth while safeguarding grid reliability and system resilience.

The role involves overseeing transmission network studies, reviewing import interconnection proposals, and guiding asset renewal strategies to manage network risk and ensure infrastructure adequacy, in collaboration with government agencies and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in power engineering or grid planning desirable.
• Knowledge of smart grid technologies is a plus.
• Strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium- to long-term electricity network development planning to support industry growth and grid reliability.
• Review Transmission Network Ten Year Development Plans for adequacy and performance against projections.
• Review and assess interconnection proposals for electricity imports and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power engineering

Grid planning

Asset management

Smart grid integration

Job description

[What the role is]

This role leads the medium- to long-term planning and development of Singapore’s electricity transmission network to support industry growth while safeguarding grid reliability and system resilience. It involves overseeing transmission network development studies, evaluating electricity imports interconnection proposals, and guiding asset renewal strategies to manage network risk and ensure infrastructure adequacy. The role works closely with various agencies and stakeholders to ensure technical robustness and regulatory compliance.

[What you will be working on]

• Manage medium to long-term electricity network development plans to support the growth of key industry sectors such as semiconductor and data centers. Officer will work closely with government agencies to understand their development plans and carry out reviews of Transmission Network Ten Year Development Plans to ensure the adequacy of electricity network infrastructure to meet demand projections without compromising network reliability.
• Manage grid interconnections of electricity imports. Officer will work closely with other EMA departments to review Transmission Network Development Plans required to facilitate the connection of electricity imports to transmission network as well as to review importers’ interconnection proposals to ensure compliance to Transmission Code.
• Oversee the implementation of asset renewal policies enhancements to manage grid cost and network risk exposure. Officer will also review and assess network asset renewal plans to ensure the continued reliability of Singapore’s electricity transmission and distribution network.

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge in Electrical Engineering preferably with specialisation in Power Engineering.
• Preferably with knowledge of electricity network planning and asset management.
• Knowledge of smart grid technologies and its integration with network would be an advantage.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate technical concepts in clear and simple terms to internal and external stakeholders

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.