Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (Energy Technologies Planning)

Energy Market Authority (EMA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Market Authority (EMA) in Singapore is seeking a role focused on mapping the deployment roadmap for new and emerging energy technologies, aiming to plan pathways for Singapore's clean energy future.

The role requires analysis of technical viability in Singapore and substantial engagement with consultants, academia, government agencies and tech vendors to coordinate multi-stakeholder efforts and drive technology roadmaps across EMA.

Qualifications

• Education in Materials/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Strong analytical, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan deployment of new and emerging energy technologies in Singapore.
• Oversee tech planning for energy technologies including supply, grid, and storage.
• Scan and assess new energy technologies for viability and commercial potential.
• Collaborate with technology branches on in-depth tech studies.
• Assess concepts of operations enabled by emerging tech.
• Refresh technology prioritisation frameworks to guide plans.
• Develop OT roadmaps across EMA departments.
• Coordinate R&D efforts with research performers.

Skills

Engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

[What the role is]

You will be part of a team that maps out the deployment roadmap for new and emerging energy technologies in Singapore, with the objective of planning the pathways for Singapore's transition towards a clean energy future.

[What the role is]

You will be part of a team that maps out the deployment roadmap for new and emerging energy technologies in Singapore, with the objective of planning the pathways for Singapore's transition towards a clean energy future. You will need to undertake analysis to ascertain the technical viability of these technologies in Singapore and how they could meet the operational objectives. In fulfilling your responsibilities, significant amount of engagement and coordination with consultants, academia, government agencies and technology vendors would be required

[What you will be working on]

• Planning for deployment of new and emerging energy technologies in Singapore
• Oversees and coordinates tech planning efforts of new and emerging energy technologies, including but not limited to supply, grid infrastructure and energy storage technologies.
• Scans and prospects for new energy technologies, conducts high-level technical assessments and evaluates their commercial viability.
• Collaborates with other technology branches on deep-dive tech studies.
• Assesses new concept of operations enabled by emerging energy technologies.
• Sets up and refreshes technology prioritisation frameworks to guide development and deployment plans.
• Facilitates and develops Operation-Technology Roadmaps (OTR) across departments.
• Coordinates research & development efforts across EMA and interface with research performers.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

• Education in Materials/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering-related qualifications.
• Relevant working experience in the energy sector / future system planning or architecting would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of technology concepts and trends, with the ability to assess techno-economic and policy implications.
• Able to coordinate complex workstreams with multiple stakeholders such as vendors, consultants, Government agencies and the academia.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Knowledge and understanding of conventional and emerging energy technologies is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed team player with a passion for shaping Singapore's energy landscape.