Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (System Stability and Planning Department)

EMA Energy Market Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Public Service’s System Stability and Planning Department seeks engineers to review transmission network development plans and perform advanced power system studies to ensure the electric grid remains safe and reliable. You will assess how new energy sources and infrastructure affect system stability and contribute to long-term planning and grid standards.

Ideal candidates have an engineering background and experience in power system analysis, grid planning, and integration of

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering background or specialization.
• Knowledge or experience in power system studies and analysis is advantageous.
• Experience in transmission network planning is advantageous.
• Experience integrating renewables and energy storage technologies is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess transmission network development plans for compliance and reliable operation.
• Perform power system studies (load flow, contingency, fault level, stability) to assess performance.
• Assess impact of new transmission developments, generation, imports, and major consumers.
• Review planning studies, system impact assessments, and submissions from licensees and stakeholders.
• Support development and review of transmission planning criteria and grid connection requirements.
• Support assessment and integration of new transmission technologies (ESS, HVDC, emerging tech).
• Support long-term planning and technical assessments for reliability, adequacy, and resilience.
• Liaise with licensees and stakeholders on planning, grid connection, and power system matters.

Skills

Engineering background

Power system studies

Grid planning

Renewables integration

Energy storage

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

What the role is

The System Stability and Planning Department performs advanced engineering studies and long-term technical planning to ensure the electric power grid remains safe, secure, and reliable. They evaluate how the power system responds to severe disturbances (faults, generator trips) and design the grid's future architecture as new energy sources are added.

What you will be working on

Review and assess transmission network development plans to ensure compliance with transmission planning criteria and the secure and reliable operation of the electricity system.

Perform power system studies, including load flow, contingency, fault level and stability analyses, to assess network performance and system impacts.

Assess the impact of new transmission developments, generation facilities, electricity imports, major electricity consumers and emerging technologies on the electricity system.

Review transmission planning studies, system impact assessments and technical submissions from transmission licensees and other stakeholders.

Support the development and review of transmission planning criteria, technical standards and grid connection requirements.

Support the assessment and integration of new transmission technologies and solutions, including energy storage systems (ESS), HVDC and other emerging technologies, into the electricity system.

Support long-term transmission network planning and technical assessments relating to power system reliability, adequacy and resilience.

Liaise with transmission licensees and other stakeholders on transmission planning, grid connection and power system assessment matters.

What we are looking for

• Relevant engineering background or specialization.
• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage:
• Power system studies and analysis (e.g. power flow, contingency, fault level and stability studies);
• Transmission network planning, system impact assessments or grid connection studies;
• Integration of renewable energy resources, energy storage systems and other emerging power system technologies.

A responsible and proactive team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services.

Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you.

The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development.

Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.