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

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks an engineer to contribute to the System Stability & Planning Department. You will review network development plans, perform system studies, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across electricity and natural gas systems.

The role requires collaboration, independent work, and a proactive approach to maintaining security and reliability. Experience in gas and power systems, and familiarity with ISO standards, are desirable.

Qualifications

• Engineering background or specialization.
• Power plant operations and natural gas system operations knowledge is advantageous.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review Ten-Year Transmission Network Development Plans for security and reliability.
• Perform system studies for impacts of new plants or consumer installations.
• Review generator testing compliance and on-site witnessing.
• Study electricity and gas interdependency to ensure gas network survival time and system stability.
• Review technical requirements for ancillary services facilities to maintain security of the power system.
• Conduct technical reviews of facilities providing ancillary services through EMC’s procurement process.
• Review facility registrations for participation in NEMS and ensure compliance with Market Rules and SOPs.
• Update SOPs and work processes to align with ISO requirements and quality improvement.
• Oversee and coordinate all phases of the facility registration process with stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering background

Power plant operations

Natural gas operations

Gas flow analysis

Gas system simulation

Independent work

Team player

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NEMS

Job description

[What the role is]

System Stability & Planning Department (SSPD), under the Power System Operation Division, is responsible for ensuring the medium- to long-term security, stability, and reliability of Singapore’s electricity and natural gas systems. The department conducts system studies and planning assessments to ensure that future energy demand can be met reliably and securely.

[What you will be working on]

• Review and assess licensees’ proposed Ten-Year Transmission Network Development Plans against planning criteria to ensure the secure and reliable operation of the electricity and natural gas systems.
• Perform system studies to assess the impact on the electricity and gas systems arising from new proposed power plants or consumer installations connected to the network.
• Review power plant performance to ensure compliance with technical regulatory requirements, including on-site witnessing of generator testing.
• Conduct studies on electricity and gas interdependency to ensure sufficient survival time for the gas network, as well as the security and stability of the power system.
• Regularly review technical requirements for facilities providing ancillary services to maintain the security and stability of the power system.
• Conduct technical reviews of proposed facilities that may provide ancillary services through EMC’s procurement process.
• Review facility registrations for participation in NEMS and ensure compliance with Market Rules and the System Operation Manual.
• Review and update department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work processes to ensure alignment with ISO requirements and continuous quality system improvement.
• Oversee and coordinate all phases of the facility registration process, engaging stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant registration.

[What we are looking for]

• Relevant background or specialization in Engineering studies.
• The following knowledge/experience will be advantageous: power plant operations, natural gas system operations, natural gas flow analysis, and gas system simulation.
• A responsible team player with a positive working attitude, initiative, and the ability to work independently.