[LTA-T&ID] SENIOR / EXEC ENGINEER , SOLAR PROJECT (1-YR TEMP CONTRACT)

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) seeks a Senior / Executive Engineer for a 1-year solar project contract at the Singapore Rail Testing Centre (SRTC). You will support the Project Manager in end-to-end delivery—from concept and design to testing, commissioning and safety coordination—working with contractors and authorities in the western region of Singapore.

The role requires hands-on site supervision, familiarity with railway operations, and ability to maintain project schedules and milestones

Qualifications

• Engineering background in Electrical/Mechanical/Renewable Energy or related field.
• Experience managing solar PV projects from design to commissioning and O&M.
• Familiar with authority submission and grid connection requirements.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in end-to-end delivery of the solar PV project.
• Coordinate with contractors, internal stakeholders and authorities.
• Support design, regulatory approvals, and grid connection processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory submissions

Site supervision

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

What the role is:

SENIOR / EXECUTIVE ENGINEER , SOLAR PROJECT (1-YR TEMP CONTRACT)

What you will be working on:

We are seeking to fill a temporary position for 1 year to support the Project Manager in the delivery of a solar photovoltaic (PV) project, located at the Singapore Rail Testing Centre (SRTC) in the western region of Singapore which will also be the main workplace. The role will also provide support in tender administration and project coordination. This position is contract-based, and the employment duration will be tied to the deployment and commissioning of the solar PV system.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in overseeing end-to-end delivery of the solar PV project, including working with and facilitating the contractor for, but not limited to, the following:
• Concept and detailed design
• Regulatory approvals and authority submissions
• Contractor and internal stakeholder coordination
• Installation and construction supervision
• Testing and commissioning
• Handover and operation & maintenance coordination
• Monitor project schedule, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely completion
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and relevant authorities
• Support site supervision to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Familiarity in working with railway operations and testing will be considered favourably.
• Support implementation of site safety plans
• Monitor contractor adherence to the approved method statements and risk assessment
• Asist in resolving technical, site and coordination issues

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge in Engineering (Electrical/ Mechanical/ Renewable Energy or related discipline)
• Experience managing solar PV projects from design to commissioning and O&M
• Familiar with authority submission, approval processes, and grid connection requirements
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work on-site in the western region of Singapore
• Committed to supporting the project through to completion within the contract duration

Preferred Competencies/Requirements

• Project management skills
• Experience in railway environment and/or rail safety requirements
• Experience with utility-scale or embedded solar PV systems
• Familiar with testing and commissioning procedures for electrical systems
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced project environment

About Land Transport Authority

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under Ministry of Transport that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, highly motivated, passionate and qualified professionals to join us.Many opportunities & challenges await those who are keen on an exciting career to realise our commitment to envision & implement an integrated transport system.