Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (2-year contract)

JTC JTC Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech collaborates with Singapore agencies to map future industrial power demand and ensure reliable infrastructure and energy supply. You will integrate data from multiple sectors, analyze evolving demand, and evaluate solutions spanning generation capacity, grid upgrades, and interim measures.

Strong collaboration with government stakeholders and industry partners is essential. The role requires engineering background, 3–5 years in infrastructure planning or related fields, and sharp

Qualifications

• Essential background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to work with data from multiple sources.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders across agencies and industry.

Responsibilities

• Build a comprehensive picture of Singapore's future industrial power demand by aggregating data from sectors and stakeholders.
• Analyse how demand may evolve with varying certainty and growth trajectories.
• Develop an integrated view of power demand and supply capacity across the electricity system.
• Evaluate options to meet future needs including new generation capacity and grid enhancements.
• Assess funding and cost-sharing approaches involving government support and tariffs.
• Support discussions and decision-making across agencies and industry representatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

What the role is

Help Singapore stay ahead of future industrial growth by developing a clear picture of the country's industrial power needs and ensuring sufficient infrastructure and energy supply are in place to support them. You will work with agencies and industry stakeholders to understand demand, identify potential supply gaps, evaluate solutions, and explore funding approaches to ensure Singapore remains an attractive location for investments and industry.

What you will be working on

Build a comprehensive picture of Singapore's future industrial power demand by bringing together data from different sectors and stakeholders. Analyse how industrial power needs may evolve over time, taking into account varying levels of certainty, growth trajectories, and operational patterns. Develop an integrated view of power demand and available supply capacity across the electricity system. Challenge assumptions and test the robustness of planning data to ensure decisions are grounded in sound analysis. Assess and develop options to meet future power needs, including new generation capacity, grid enhancements, and interim solutions. Evaluate funding and cost-sharing approaches involving government support, industry commitments, and tariff-based mechanisms. Support discussions and decision-making across agencies, regulators, infrastructure providers, and industry representatives.

What we are looking for

• Essential Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure planning, energy policy, economic development, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to work through complex data from multiple sources.
• Comfortable engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders across government agencies, industry partners, and infrastructure providers.
• Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear recommendations for decision-makers.
• Curious, adaptable and comfortable working in an evolving environment where not all answers are immediately available
• Good-To-Have Familiarity with the power or energy sector, including how electricity generation, transmission, and infrastructure planning work. Deep technical expertise is not required.
• Experience working on large infrastructure projects, regulatory processes, land use planning, or major investment projects.
• Understanding of Singapore's industrial landscape and economic development priorities.
• Ability to navigate technical discussions and engage confidently with engineers, energy specialists, and industry stakeholders.

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