System Design Manager (Power Supply / Electrical)

CHINA RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION ENGINEERING GROUP CO., LTD. (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group in Singapore seeks an experienced System Design Manager to lead the design of power supply and electrical systems for large-scale rail transit and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design quality assurance, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing technical clarifications. Ideal candidates have 10-15 years of relevant experience and strong skills in design management and technical documentation, along with a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields. Competitive remuneration is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on major rail and infrastructure projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in electrical or power supply system design.
• Proven experience in a Senior Design role.
• Hands-on experience in railway, metro, or large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage system and electrical design for power supply systems.
• Coordinate interfaces with clients and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to design engineers.

Skills

Design management

Interface coordination

System integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Automation, Control Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced System Design Manager to lead and manage the design of power supply and electrical systems for large-scale rail transit, metro, and infrastructure projects.

This role involves end-to-end design management, system integration, interface coordination, and design quality control, working closely with clients, engineers, contractors, and internal design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management Control

• Lead and manage the overall system and electrical design for power supply systems, including HV/LV substations, UPS, SCADA and associated interfaces.
• Prepare and manage Design Management Plans, design schedules, submissions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, client specifications, safety standards, and international codes.
• Oversee design quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) throughout all project stages.

Technical Coordination & Interface Management

• Act as the design authority for power supply and electrical systems.
• Coordinate interfaces with clients, engineers, operators, contractors, and system suppliers.
• Manage technical clarifications, RFIs, and design changes, ensuring timely resolution.
• Lead and participate in technical coordination and interface meetings, including preparation of presentations and revised drawings.

System Integration & As-Built Documentation

• Coordinate with internal design teams and external parties to produce construction and as-built drawings.
• Review and manage electrical and system drawings, manufacturing drawings, and revised design documents.
• Ensure proper document control for all electrical and system-related documentation.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Support

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to design engineers.
• Support project managers in technical decision-making, risk management, and programme coordination.
• Assist in audits, inspections, and client or authority submissions when required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Automation, Control Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong background in power supply systems and electrical design.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in electrical or power supply system design.
• Proven experience in a Design Manager / System Design Manager / Senior Design role.
• Hands‑on experience in railway, metro, airport rail, or large infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Solid experience in HV/LV substations, SCADA, UPS, and system integration.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of design management, interface coordination, and system integration.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across disciplines and organisations.
• Familiar with design submission processes, technical documentation, and as-built drawings.
• Good communication skills in a multi‑cultural project environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major rail and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to international and large-scale system design projects.
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical leadership.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and responsibilities.