Senior Electrical Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver technically challenging MEP designs for data centres in Singapore and across APAC. You will lead electrical design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and engage clients to ensure project success.

The role focuses on high-uptime, N+1 and 2N resilience, review of junior engineers' work, and contributing to energy efficiency innovations within mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred (CEng/PE Singapore or equivalent).
• LEW licence advantageous in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulations (SS 638, EMA, SP Group, BCA).
• Proficiency with design tools such as Revit, ETAP, DIALux or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical (MEP) design solutions for data centres.
• Design MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, lighting and critical power systems.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across APAC.
• Support design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing.

Skills

Electrical design

MEP

Data centre project

Client engagement

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status preferred

LEW licence advantageous

Tools

Revit

ETAP

DIALux

Job description

At Black & White Engineering, we specialise in delivering mission-critical infrastructure that supports the digital economy. We are seeking a highly capable Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of complex, high-value projects and contribute to the continued growth of Black & White Engineering in Singapore and across the APAC region.

This role will focus on delivering technically challenging projects, particularly within mission-critical environments such as data centres. You will play a key role in electrical engineering design, project delivery, coordination and client engagement, while supporting team development and business growth initiatives.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (Tasks)

• Deliver high-quality electrical (MEP) design solutions across all project stages
• Design MV/LV power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, switchgear, lighting and critical power systems
• Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outputs meet client requirements, timelines and budget constraints
• Undertake detailed design calculations (e.g. load, cable sizing, fault level, discrimination and voltage drop) and technical documentation
• Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and codes
• Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including mechanical, ICT, structural and architectural disciplines

Technical Excellence

• Provide technical input and guidance within project teams
• Ensure designs align with industry best practice and local regulatory requirements (e.g. SS 638, EMA, SP Group and BCA requirements)
• Ensure designs meet uptime, redundancy (e.g. N+1, 2N) and resilience requirements for mission-critical facilities
• Contribute to innovation in engineering solutions, particularly in energy efficiency and sustainability within data centre environments
• Review and check design work produced by junior engineers

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Support client engagement on projects, maintaining strong working relationships
• Attend client meetings, workshops and technical discussions
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, vendors and authorities to ensure smooth project execution
• Act as a reliable technical point of contact for assigned projects

Team Support & Development

• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates in their professional development
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
• Assist with internal resource planning and coordination as requiredSupport project managers in monitoring project scope, timelines and cost controls
• Assist in preparing technical inputs for proposals and bid submissions
• Maintain awareness of project commercial drivers and contribute to efficient delivery

ADDITIONAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support business growth initiatives for Black & White Engineering in Singapore and across the APAC region
• Work across projects in other APAC locations as required, contributing to a growing regional team with international exposure
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required, commensurate with the grade of the role

ADDITIONAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (QHSE)

All roles include responsibility for health and safety in line with the requirements set out in the Employee Handbook.

• Awareness of H&S policies and procedures and impact on yourself and team
• Ensure all staff members complete mandatory compliance training when required
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses appropriately

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES (Resources)

• Accountable for the technical quality, accuracy and compliance of own electrical design outputs
• Responsible for reviewing and checking design work produced by junior engineers and graduates
• Technical point of contact for assigned projects, supporting project managers on scope, programme and cost
• Supports internal resource planning and coordination within the electrical team

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT (minimum)

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent)
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status (CEng, PE Singapore or equivalent) preferred
• Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) licence with EMA advantageous
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standards and Singapore regulations (e.g. SS 638, EMA, SP Group and BCA requirements), and international data centre standards (e.g. TIA-942, IEC)
• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, ETAP, DIALux or similar platforms

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (minimum)

• Typically 3–7 years of experience in electrical (MEP) design consultancy
• Proven experience delivering complex projects, ideally in data centres / mission-critical facilities, commercial developments or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong expertise in critical power systems, including UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution and redundancy design
• Experience working across design, delivery and commissioning phases
• Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, contractors and consultants
• Experience mentoring or checking the work of junior engineers