The Company Our client is a globally established consulting firm providing professional services across the built environment. Operating in Asia since the early 1970s, the firm has been involved in shaping large-scale infrastructure, urban, and building developments in key cities throughout Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. With a strong focus on collaboration and engineering innovation, it delivers solutions that respond to complex regional challenges while supporting long-term sustainable development across Asia.
Location Singapore
Job Summary The Principal Engineer (Electrical Design) is a senior technical leader responsible for delivering complex electrical engineering design across building services, infrastructure, and multi-disciplinary projects. This role provides high-level technical direction, ensures design compliance with relevant standards, and leads engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle. The position also acts as a key authority in electrical design, supporting project delivery, client engagement, and technical excellence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of engineers delivering electrical design services across the full project lifecycle, including concept design, detailed design, contract documentation, authority submissions, site administration, and project completion.
Provide technical direction, review, and approval of electrical design deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
Standardise and continuously improve electrical engineering design standards, guidelines, and technical specifications.
Manage project delivery to ensure quality outcomes, timely completion, and adherence to budget and fee targets.
Act as Project In-Charge (PIC) and/or Project Manager (PM) where required.
Serve as Registered Qualified Person (QP) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) for statutory submissions, certifications, and regulatory approvals.
Act as the primary technical interface for clients on electrical engineering matters, ensuring effective communication and high levels of client satisfaction.
Liaise with clients, authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and project-related issues.
Drive continuous improvement in technical capability, design quality, and professional development within the engineering team.
Support multidisciplinary coordination to ensure integrated and efficient project delivery.
Technical Expertise
Strong expertise in electrical engineering design for building services and infrastructure projects.
Advanced knowledge of high-voltage systems and complex electrical network design.
Strong understanding of Singapore Codes of Practice and regulatory authority submission processes.
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in consultancy environments.
Strong capability in project management, including cost control, scheduling, and delivery performance.
Ability to resolve complex engineering challenges and provide sound technical judgement.
Strong client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and Qualified Person (QP) in Singapore.
Extensive experience in electrical design within an engineering consultancy environment.
Proven track record in leading complex infrastructure or building services projects.
Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
