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

Energy Market Authority (EMA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Market Authority (EMA) in Singapore is seeking an engineer to strengthen system planning and reliability for the national grid. You will review transmission plans, perform power system studies, and assess impacts of new developments and imports on grid stability and security.

The role emphasizes collaboration with licensees and stakeholders, development of planning criteria, and exploring emerging technologies such as energy storage and HVDC to enhance resilience.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering background in electrical engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of power system studies or analysis is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication 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 impacts of new developments, imports, generation facilities and ESS on the system.
• Review planning studies, system impact assessments and technical submissions from stakeholders.
• Support development and review of planning criteria, standards and grid connection requirements.
• Support integration of new transmission technologies and solutions (ESS, HVDC, etc.).
• Support long-term transmission planning and reliability assessments.
• Liaise with licensees and stakeholders on planning, grid connection and assessment matters.

Skills

Power system studies

Transmission planning

Renewable 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.

[What we are looking for]

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.