Electrical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and produce electrical system designs for building services projects, including:

    • Load estimation and demand calculations

    • Power distribution systems and single-line diagrams

    • Lighting layouts, lighting controls, and emergency lighting

    • Low-voltage systems and grounding/earthing designs

    • Protective device coordination and energy-efficient solutions

  • Prepare and maintain design documentation including drawings, schedules, schematics, and technical reports for global project submissions.

  • Apply BIM tools (Revit MEP, AutoCAD, etc.) to produce models and coordinate electrical systems with other disciplines.

  • Actively collaborate with international design teams to integrate electrical designs into multidisciplinary project workflows.

  • Participate in remote coordination meetings, technical workshops, and cross-office reviews, ensuring alignment of deliverables and resolving design issues.

  • Support project managers and senior engineers in preparing tender documents, reviewing design packages, and maintaining quality standards.

  • Work independently on assigned tasks, delivering outputs accurately and on schedule while coordinating frequently with overseas counterparts.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Must be a Registered Electrical Engineer.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electrical building services design.

  • Exposure to multidisciplinary design coordination within consultancy or engineering projects.

Technical Skills

  • Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD; familiarity with BIM workflows.

  • Working knowledge of electrical system design principles (power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, grounding, low-voltage).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with ETAP, Dialux, or similar design software is an advantage.

  • Familiarity with international codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BS, NEC, etc.) preferred.

Soft Skills

  • Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to team goals.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate across global teams and time zones.

Desirable but not required

  • Experience working on international projects with regional or global offices.

  • Exposure to sustainable design practices, smart building technologies, or green building certification standards (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, Green Mark).

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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