Principal HV Engineer

RED Engineering Design; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Engineering Design in Singapore seeks a Principal HV Engineer to lead high‑voltage projects and coordinate building services for data centres, hotels, and commercial facilities. The role is client‑facing with emphasis on design, development and coordination of electrical installations.

You will manage project progress, ensure compliance with industry standards, and guide a team of engineers while maintaining a hands‑on approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with professional recognition or working towards Chartered Eng status.
• Experience in leading building services design for diverse projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead small and large projects from development to coordination of mechanical/electrical services.
• Coordinate engineering concepts and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Represent the company at technical meetings with clients and contractors.
• Direct liaison with clients and provide project progress advice.

Skills

Client liaison

Project coordination

Team mentorship

Hands-on execution

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND

Chartered Eng status (towards)

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheet software

IT-based calculation tools

Job description

RED an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

We now seek an experienced Principal HV Engineer (High Voltage) to be based in our Singapore office to inspire others. You will have the ability to run small and large sized projects, undertake a client facing role in the development, design, and co-ordination of engineering projects You will have experience in the delivery of data centres along with other sector experience including commercial, hotel, retail, and hotel design desirable.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and clients, and experience working on innovative projects with leading client organisations, and contractors will equip you to take a future pro-active role in forging client relationships of our sector portfolio.

You will possess good commercial awareness, in addition to having robust technical knowledge relevant to building services design, and capable of incorporating those technologies into the hotel / hospitality and leisure sector. The position will ideally suit someone who is currently working in building service consultancy and is prepared to work ‘hands on’.

Principal HV Engineer (High Voltage)

Job Description

Responsible for the running small and large projects. Undertakes a role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types)

• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys, tests, carries out dilapidation reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Job Requirements

• BSc/BEng or degree in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivalent
• Working towards Chartered Eng status
• Significant experience of specification design for several building types
• Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of MS Office applications word, excel etc
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of BS standards/ UK Regulations/Codes
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines