Switchgear Engineer /Electrical – (High Voltage (HV) & Medium Voltage (MV))

The Switchgear Engineer (HV & MV) is responsible for supporting the engineering, technical coordination, and execution of high voltage and medium voltage switchgear projects in Singapore. This role provides technical support across the project lifecycle, including design review, engineering coordination, procurement technical clarifications, installation support, testing coordination, commissioning readiness, and final handover documentation. The Switchgear Engineer works closely with Project Managers, OEMs, clients, consultants, and internal site teams to ensure switchgear systems are delivered in compliance with OEM requirements, Singapore standards, client specifications, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

§ Engineering & Technical Coordination:

Support HV/MV switchgear projects from engineering phase through to commissioning and handover. Review and coordinate technical deliverables including single line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, wiring diagrams, protection interface drawings, and equipment datasheets. Coordinate technical interfaces between switchgear, protection relays, SCADA/RTU, and auxiliary systems.

§ Design Review & Compliance:

Review OEM technical documents and ensure compliance with project specifications, IEC standards, and Singapore utility requirements (e.g., SP Group standards where applicable). Support technical clarifications with clients, consultants, and OEMs during design and execution stages.

§ Procurement Technical Support:

Support procurement activities including technical evaluation of switchgear offers, review of technical deviations, clarification of scope, and coordination of spare parts, special tools, and warranty requirements. Support vendor coordination for manufacturing progress updates and documentation submission.

§ Installation & Site Support:

Provide technical support to the Installation team during switchgear erection, busbar installation, cabling, control wiring, termination, and site interface works. Support troubleshooting of site installation issues and ensure proper implementation of method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) as well as quality records.

§ Testing & Commissioning Support:

Coordinate and support Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and commissioning activities. Ensure required test procedures, test records, and acceptance criteria are prepared and complied with. Support coordination with HV testing teams and OEM engineers for energization readiness.

§ Quality Documentation & Handover:

Support preparation and closeout of project documentation including as-built drawings, test reports, inspection records, O&M manuals, spares lists, and warranty documents. Ensure documentation is compiled in accordance with client handover requirements.

§ Safety & Compliance Support:

Support compliance with company Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies, Singapore safety regulations, and client site rules. Participate in risk assessments, toolbox meetings, and ensure technical work is executed with strong safety discipline.

§ Continuous Improvement:

Support development of engineering standards, templates, and lessons learned. Contribute to improvement of installation and commissioning procedures to reduce rework and improve quality.

Requirements:

·         Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.

§  Minimum 2–5 years of experience in electrical infrastructure projects involving HV/MV switchgear.

•       Our benefits and compensation for permanent position are as follows:

•       Salary for experience candidates will be considered based on the years of experience and our internal salary structure

•       1 month AWS

•       Variable Bonus ranging from 1 to 6 months depending on individual and company performance

•       Working hours: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm / 8.30 to 5.30 pm / 9.00 am to 6.00 pm / 9.30 am to 6.30pm / 10.00am to 7.00pm

•       Working days: Monday to Friday (1 day work from home per week)

•       Annual Leave: 14 days up to 17 days for non-executive (Assistant Engineer and below)

•       18 days up to 21 days for executive (Engineer and above)

•       Medical benefits of $500 per financial year (Benefit is extended to spouse and children (below 21 years old) of married employees)

•       Insurance coverage: Hospital & Surgical (Benefit is extended to spouse and children (below 25 years old) of married male employees and child (below 25 years old) of married female employees)

•       Term Life

•       Personal Accident

•       Maternity Insurance for female employee and spouse of male employee on the birth of their 1st 2 children claimable up to delivery bill of $6,000.00 whichever is lower.

•       Flex Dollars of $500 per financial year

•       Free annual year-end Health Check-Up

•       Monthly Birthday Party Celebration

•       Monthly Sports Activities

•       New Born Gift

•       CSR Initiatives

•       Department Bonding Activities

•       Biennial team building and staff appreciation dinner

•       Gym Corner for employees to exercise

•       Good Pay + Good allowance + Good Bonus

•       Interested candidates please send an updated Resume / CV in Ms Word format to [email protected] or WhatsApp’s your resume to 98332779 ( no Calls)

•       Consultant in-charge : Quah Li Lian (Lilian) ( Registration No: R1983286 )