Project Manager – Protection & Substation Automation Systems

Search Personnel Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual leave 18-21 days

Company activities

Company trips

Job summary

Search Personnel Pte Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for Protection & Substation Automation Systems in Singapore. You will lead full project delivery from contract award to handover, coordinating with clients, OEMs and internal teams on FAT/SAT, relay configuration, testing and commissioning.

The role requires a Diploma/ Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and hands-on experience with protection relays, IEC 61850, RTUs/IEDs and SCADA/SAS systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple HV/MV protection systems projects from contract award to final handover, ensuring delivery meets project scope, timeline, budget, safety and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, system integrators and internal teams for FAT, SAT, protection testing, relay configuration, commissioning, energisation and substation integration.
• Prepare and monitor project execution plans, milestone schedules and look-ahead plans across engineering, procurement, configuration, installation, testing and commissioning stages.
• Track project costs, progress claims and variation orders and subcontractor claims to support profitability, cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, leading coordination meetings, providing progress updates and managing project expectations.
• Support management in technical clarifications, contract discussions, issue resolution and dispute management.
• Identify, monitor and manage project risks, including relay coordination issues, IEC 61850 configuration, communication/network integration and interface mismatches.
• Ensure compliance with company WSH policies, Singapore safety regulations, client/utility site rules and project quality standards.
• Coordinate internal handover from Sales to Project Delivery and work closely with engineering, procurement, installation and testing teams.
• Ensure proper project closeout, including as-built drawings, relay settings files, SCL files, commissioning reports and O&M manuals.

Skills

Protection relays

Relay settings

Wiring diagrams

IEC 61850

RTUs/IEDs

SCADA/SAS systems

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Diploma in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

• Position: Project Manager – Protection & Substation Automation Systems

• Location: Alexandra

• Working Days: Monday to Friday

• Working Hours: 8AM to 5PM / 8.30AM to 5.30PM / 9AM to 6PM / 9.30AM to 6.30PM / 10AM to 7PM

• Salary: Basic up to $9,000 + Midnight Allowance + AWS + Performance Bonus (Up to 3 Months)

• Benefits: Medical Benefits ($500/year) with Dependents Coverage + 18 - 21 Days Annual Leave + Company Activities + Company Trips

• Duration: Permanent

Why Join?

• This role offers strong exposure to high-value HV/MV protection, power automation and substation integration projects. The successful candidate will manage full project delivery, including engineering coordination, FAT/SAT, relay configuration, commissioning, energisation, project cost control and stakeholder management. This is a suitable opportunity for candidates who enjoy leading complex technical projects with strong client and internal team interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple HV/MV protection systems projects from contract award to final handover, ensuring delivery meets project scope, timeline, budget, safety and quality requirements.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, system integrators and internal teams for FAT, SAT, protection testing, relay configuration, commissioning, energisation and substation integration.

• Prepare and monitor project execution plans, milestone schedules and look-ahead plans across engineering, procurement, configuration, installation, testing and commissioning stages.

• Track project costs, progress claims, variation orders and subcontractor claims to support profitability, cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasting.

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, leading coordination meetings, providing progress updates and managing project expectations.

• Support management in technical clarifications, contract discussions, issue resolution and dispute management.

• Identify, monitor and manage project risks, including relay coordination issues, IEC 61850 configuration, communication/network integration and interface mismatches.

• Ensure compliance with company WSH policies, Singapore safety regulations, client/utility site rules and project quality standards.

• Coordinate internal handover from Sales to Project Delivery and work closely with engineering, procurement, installation and testing teams.

• Ensure proper project closeout, including as-built drawings, relay settings files, SCL files, commissioning reports and O&M manuals.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.

• Relevant experience in HV/MV protection systems, substation automation, switchgear, power automation or related electrical projects.

• Strong knowledge of protection relays, relay settings, wiring/logic diagrams, IEC 61850, RTUs, IEDs and SCADA/SAS systems.

• Experience managing FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and energisation activities will be advantageous.

• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Able to manage multiple projects independently and work under tight deadlines.