Project Engineer

CHINA INTERNATIONAL WATER & ELECTRIC CORPORATION (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA INTERNATIONAL WATER & ELECTRIC CORPORATION (S) PTE LTD is seeking a Project Engineer (Civil / Electrical) to oversee SP PowerGrid's EHV underground cable projects. You will coordinate civil deep-excavation works with electrical jointing and laying teams, ensuring safety and timely delivery.

You will review designs, manage permits, and liaise with clients and authorities to ensure compliant route surveys and accurate drawings.

Qualifications

• A recognized Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of site experience on infrastructural projects.
• Familiarity with deep excavation methods (Pipe jacking, HDD) and high-voltage systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of government agency submissions (LTA, PUB, NParks) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and coordinate day-to-day site installation works performed by sub-contractors for EHV cable installation.
• Act as the primary liaison between civil engineering works and electrical cable jointing/laying teams to ensure smooth handovers.
• Conduct cable route surveys with clients and relevant stakeholders, recording survey metrics and compiling route drawings reports.
• Collaborate with Civil subcontractor on temporary shoring design, Pipe Jacking, HDD, cable bridges, and support structures.
• Prepare, submit, and clear Earth Work Permits, NPKs, and clearance requirements from relevant authorities.
• Oversee installation, pulling, and jointing preparation of EHV cables and verify drawings.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, identify hazards, and enforce WSH standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Site management

Interface management

Survey & route design

Technical reviews

Regulatory knowledge

Soft skills

Driving license

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Engineer (Civil / Electrical) to join our project execution team. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing the SP PowerGrid's (SPPG) major Extra High Voltage (EHV) underground cable transmission pipeline projects. You will bridge the gap between complex civil deep-excavation/tunneling works and high-voltage electrical installations, ensuring safety, engineering compliance, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Site Management

• Site Execution: Plan, monitor, and coordinate day-to-day site installation works performed by sub-contractors for EHV cable installation.
• Interface Management: Act as the primary liaison between civil engineering works and electrical cable jointing/laying teams to ensure smooth handovers.
• Survey & Route Design: Conduct cable route surveys with clients and relevant stakeholders, recording specific survey metrics and compiling detailed route drawing reports.

Civil & Infrastructure Oversight

• Technical Reviews: Collaborate closely with Civil subcontractor regarding temporary shoring design, Pipe Jacking, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), cable bridges, and cable support structures.
• Excavation & Permits: Prepare, submit, and clear all necessary Earth Work Permits, NPKs, and clearance requirements from relevant statutory bodies (e.g., LTA, PUB, N Parks).

Electrical Work Support

• Cable Laying & Jointing: Oversee the installation, pulling, and jointing preparation of Extra High Voltage (EHV) cables.
• Drawings Verification: Read, interpret, and cross-reference single-line diagrams, schematic layouts, and structural drawings.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• WSH Standards: Conduct regular site safety inspections, identify site hazards, and enforce stringent Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards.
• Incident Management: Investigate site issues, prepare detailed incident/progress reports, and present rectifications to the project management team.

Job Requirements

• Education: A recognized Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of site experience in local infrastructural projects. Experience dealing directly with SPPG cable projects, power transmission systems, or underground utility works is highly advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with deep excavation methods (Pipe jacking, HDD, trenching). Sound understanding of high-voltage cable systems or general power distributions. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Well-versed with government agency submission processes (LTA, PUB, BCA, NParks).
• Soft Skills: Excellent project coordination skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work under tight site constraints.
• License: A valid Singapore Class 3 driving license is preferred for site.