Principal Engineer, Electrical

WSP Consultancy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Consultancy Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer, Electrical to lead complex electrical design for multi-disciplinary infrastructure and building services projects. You will guide teams from concept through to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires a recognised Electrical Engineering degree with PEB Singapore registration, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of codes and software such as ETAP, Trace and Dialux.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Electrical Engineering with PEB Singapore.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) Singapore.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Code of Practice and local authority submissions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Provide leadership to guide and train engineers through all project stages.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction and manage expectations.
• Sign off as PIC/PM and support statutory submissions.
• Source and secure new business opportunities and standardize technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Recognised Degree in Electrical Engineering with PEB Singapore

Tools

ETAP

Trace

Dialux

Job description

Position: Principal Engineer, Electrical

Location: Singapore

Purpose:

The Senior Associate will have broad expertise, professional accredited skills and advanced in-depth domain knowledge to be the “go-to” resource. He/ she will play a key role in delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects and is capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to meet client’s expectation.

Key Responsibility Areas

In this role, you will own complex, multi-disciplinary projects, applying your expertise in infrastructure / building services design and high-voltage systems to shape the energy networks of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to electrical engineering design for complex projects
• Provide leadership to guide and train a team of engineers and improve the technical knowledge of staff for the project/s from concept stage, design development, contract documentation, authority submissions, site administration to project completion
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions
• Liaise with clients and ensure client’s satisfaction is maintained
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
• Manage the projects to ensure quality work, delivery of projects on time and within budget
• Assume the role of PIC/PM and sign off as the registered QP/PE for the company for statutory submissions/ certificates
• Source and secure new business opportunities/ projects
• Standardize technical standards and performance specification for the Company

Requirements:

• Recognised Degree in Electrical Engineering with PEB Singapore
• Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) Singapore
• Proven track record of working across organization boundaries to define requirements, solve complex problems and drive programs to successful completion
• Excellent understanding of Singapore Code of Practice and local authority submission process (e.g LTA, PUB, BCA, SCDF, SPPG, TFCC, etc)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to motivate and engage multi-disciplinary team in complex/mega projects to achieve results for the clients
• Familiar use of electrical software, e.g, ETAP, Trace, Dialux and etc
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset

Health, Safety, Quality and Wellbeing

• Support the Company’s HSEQ initiatives
• Enforce compliance with SHEQ/Safety & Health policy, procedures within the company
• Embody behaviours that support a strong health and safety culture
• Take reasonable steps to ensure personal health and safety, as well as that of others affected by activities
• Comply with safety rules, procedures, and instructions issued by the company or authorized persons.
• Make proper use of facilities, equipment, and clothing provided for protection
• Identify significant hazards associated with activities and eliminate them where possible
• Participate in necessary health and safety training
• Foster good working relationships and embrace diversity and inclusion
• Support employees' overall wellbeing to create a healthy and productive workplace

Self-Development

• Take the lead to establish personal career experiences, development and performance goals through regular conversations
• Keep up-to-date with developments in your professional area
• Make use of expert collaboration opportunities such as PANS to develop and maintain a network of technical/ professional support and excellence
• Achieve and/or maintain professional registrations/licences relevant to your role
• Regularly reflect on the contribution you make to your team culture to embrace diversity, strive for excellence and demonstrate our Guiding Principles

About WSP Asia

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. Having been active in Asia since early 1970s, WSP has contributed to many of the region’s infrastructure, building and urban developments. With a staff complement of over 3,400 in 12 offices throughout major cities in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, we harness Asia’s unique opportunities and challenges through our collaborative force and innovative engineering solutions, fostering the sustainable growth of the region. wsp.com