Senior Technical Manager (Renewable Energy)

CNE INVESTMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Singapore is seeking a highly experienced technical leader to oversee large-scale renewable energy projects including solar PV, battery storage, and hydrogen facilities. The role demands a master's degree in engineering, extensive experience in the field, and bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin. Responsibilities include defining technical strategies, leading engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The candidate should have proven expertise in grid connection processes and project management.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in power engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in solar PV, BESS, wind, hydrogen/ammonia systems.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and international electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical strategy for various energy projects.
• Lead engineering teams and oversee technical deliverables.
• Manage engineering deliverables from procurement to commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Bilingual proficiency (English and Mandarin)

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical, Power, or Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

DIgSILENT

ETAP

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced technical leader to direct the design, delivery, and integration of large-scale renewable and energy infrastructure projects—including solar PV, battery storage (BESS), wind, hydrogen and ammonia facilities, and mission-critical data center power systems. The role combines strategic oversight with technical expertise, ensuring engineering excellence, grid compliance, and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the technical strategy for renewable, storage, hydrogen, ammonia, and data center energy infrastructure projects.

• Lead engineering teams, EPC contractors, and consultants across multiple project types and technologies.

• Champion innovation, system optimization, and adoption of emerging technologies to meet evolving market and regulatory demands.

2. Engineering Design & Review

• Oversee and review electrical system designs, including single-line diagrams, layouts, and protection coordination.

• Evaluate and approve BESS sizing calculations, inverter configurations, EMS/PCS integration, PV module selection, and wind turbine designs.

• Review hydrogen and ammonia facility process-electrical integration, including electrolyzer power supply, compression, and storage systems.

• Ensure data center power supply systems meet Tier-level reliability, redundancy, and efficiency standards.

• Approve vendor/EPC technical submittals and verify compliance with project specifications and industry codes.

3. Grid Connection & Transmission Systems

• Lead feasibility studies, applications, and interconnection agreements for projects across renewable, hydrogen, and data center sectors.

• Review power flow, short-circuit, transient stability, and harmonic studies to ensure grid compliance.

• Provide solutions for power line, substation, and transmission upgrade challenges.

• Approve SCADA, protection, metering, and integration designs for both grid and behind-the-meter systems.

4. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Manage engineering deliverables from procurement to commissioning for all project categories.

• Conduct FAT/SAT inspections for transformers, switchgear, inverters, BESS units, electrolyzers, ammonia synthesis equipment, and critical data center power systems.

• Implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain contractual and technical compliance.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Coordinate with utilities, regulators, industrial off-takers, and data center operators.

• Represent the company in high-level technical negotiations with investors, strategic partners, and government agencies.

• Mentor engineering talent and build technical capacity across renewable and emerging technology domain.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Power, or Renewable Energy Engineering (preferred).

• 10–15 years in power engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.

• Proven expertise in solar PV, BESS, wind, hydrogen/ammonia systems, and data center power supply.

• Strong background in grid connection processes, MV/HV systems, and transmission planning.

• Proficiency with PSS/E, DIgSILENT, ETAP, or equivalent software.

• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and international electrical standards.

• Preferred certifications: PMP, CEM, LEED AP, and HV/MV safety credentials.

• Bilingual and proficient in English and Mandarin (as frequent communication with China counterpart is required).

• Singaporeans preferred.