Project Engineer

Hirehub Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Group seeks a Site Commissioning Engineer to oversee on-site installation, testing and handover for high/low voltage electrical equipment in Singapore, coordinating with HVAC and electrical systems to meet EMA and safety standards.

You will lead commissioning activities, review drawings, manage risks, and supervise teams to ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule, with occasional cross-regional travel.

Qualifications

• Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident.
• Diploma or higher in electrical engineering or related STEM field with EMA electrical qualification.
• Experience in installation and commissioning of high/low voltage equipment; HVAC background acceptable.
• LOC electrical professional certificate is an added advantage; compliance is required.
• Willing to travel to Malaysia for short periods; capable of cross-regional project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site installation guidance, commissioning, acceptance, and daily operation and maintenance of HV/LV equipment, distribution cabinets, transformers and generator sets.
• Install, commission, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot HVAC systems; coordinate HVAC and electrical system integration.
• Adhere to Singapore EMA electrical standards and local safety standards; ensure on-site compliance.
• Manage the full commissioning cycle from pre-commissioning through final handover.
• Prepare and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Coordinate commissioning activities to deliver projects safely and on time.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and resolve technical issues during commissioning.
• Lead testing and validation of M&E systems to meet project specs and regulatory requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, manuals, and related documents before commissioning.
• Supervise commissioning personnel and subcontractors; ensure HSE and quality requirements.
• Track commissioning progress, prepare reports, and provide updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-commissioning reviews to identify improvements and capture lessons learned.

Job description

Company Background

Our client specialize in manufacture and repair of switchgear, switchboards, electrical control panels, electric motors, transformers, and power distribution equipment. They provide electrical manufacturing and engineering solutions for industrial and commercial applications in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-site installation guidance, commissioning, acceptance, and daily operation and maintenance of high and low voltage electrical equipment, distribution cabinets, transformers, and generator sets.
• Responsible for the installation, commissioning, parameter calibration, operational testing, and troubleshooting of the project's air conditioning and HVAC systems; coordinating the integration and commissioning of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Strictly adhere to Singapore EMA electrical industry standards and local engineering safety standards, ensuring compliance management of on-site construction.
• Manage the full commissioning cycle from pre- commissioning through final handover.
• Prepare and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Coordinate commissioning activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time.
• Carry out site inspections, risk assessments, and resolve technical issues during commissioning.
• Lead testing and validation of M&E systems to ensure compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, manuals, and related documents before commissioning.
• Supervise commissioning personnel and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with HSE and quality requirements.
• Track commissioning progress, prepare reports, and provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-commissioning reviews to identify improvements and capture lessons learned.

MUST-have Qualifications

• Must be a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident.
• Possess a diploma or higher in electrical engineering or a related STEM field, and hold an official Singapore EMA electrical qualification.
• Experience in the installation and commissioning of high and low voltage electrical equipment, distribution cabinets, transformers, and generator sets, or a background in air conditioning or HVAC technology.
• If have a valid LOC electrical professional certificate will be added advantage; compliance is required for employment.
• Willing to travel to Malaysia for short periods; adaptable to the work pace of cross-regional projects.
• Travel or be stationed at project sites as required.

Location: Singapore

Salary Range: Up to SGD 5500; if have EMA certificate can be open for nego higher