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

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks an engineer to support system stability and long-term planning for the electricity grid. You will review transmission planning criteria, conduct power system studies, and assess how new developments affect grid reliability.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and collaboration with licensees and stakeholders to ensure a secure, reliable power supply for the public service.

Qualifications

• Experience with power system studies such as load flow, contingency, fault level and stability analyses is preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission network planning, system impact assessments or grid connection studies is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review transmission network development plans to ensure compliance with planning criteria and secure operation of the electricity system.
• Perform power system studies (load flow, contingency, fault level, stability) to assess network performance.
• Assess impacts of new transmission developments, generation facilities, imports and major consumers on the system.
• Review studies and technical submissions from licensees and stakeholders for grid planning.
• Support development and review of transmission planning criteria, standards and grid connection requirements.
• Assist integration of new transmission technologies and energy storage into the system.
• Contribute to long-term transmission network planning and reliability assessments.
• Liaise with licensees and stakeholders on planning and assessment matters.

Skills

Power system studies

Transmission planning

Renewable energy integration

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.

Requirements:

• 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.