Senior/ Associate, Electrical

WSP in Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Asia in Singapore seeks a Senior Associate with broad expertise in electrical engineering to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary projects in infrastructure and building services.

You will lead design activities, guide engineers, liaise with clients, ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and sign off as PIC/PM and QP/PE for statutory submissions. This role also involves standardizing technical standards and driving sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Qualifications

• recognised Degree in Electrical Engineering with PEB Singapore.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) Singapore.
• Proven track record of working across organizational 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to electrical engineering design for complex transport infrastructure and/or building 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 statutory submissions/certificates
• Source and secure new business opportunities/ projects
• Standardize technical standards and performance specification for the Company

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Recognised Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Dialux

Trace

Job description

Location: Singapore

Reports to: Division Head, Property & Buildings / Transport & Infrastructure

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. 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 transport infrastructure and/or building 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