[Lta-T&Id] Senior / Exec Engineer , Solar Project (1-Yr Temp Contract)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore seeks a Senior/Executive Engineer for a 1-year solar project contract at the Singapore Rail Testing Centre (SRTC). The role supports the Project Manager through design, tender coordination, and commissioning, with safety and regulatory compliance as key focus areas.

The selected candidate will oversee end-to-end delivery, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and ensure timely project milestones in the western region of Singapore.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Renewable Energy.
• Experience managing solar PV projects from design to commissioning and O&M.
• Familiar with authority submissions, approval processes and grid connection requirements.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing to work on-site in the western region of Singapore; 1-year contract duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in end-to-end delivery and coordinate with contractor.
• Monitor project schedule, deliverables and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and authorities.
• Support site supervision for safety and regulatory compliance; familiarity with railway operations preferred.
• Support implementation of site safety plans.
• Monitor contractor adherence to method statements and risk assessments.
• Assist in resolving technical, site and coordination issues.

Skills

Solar PV project management

Electrical/Mechanical/Renewable energy

Regulatory submissions & approvals

Stakeholder coordination

On-site supervision

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/ Renewable Energy)

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