Principal Engineer (Power Systems)

The Principal Power Systems Engineer will provide technical and project leadership for complex Power Systems projects across Singapore and the APAC region. The role combines hands-on engineering delivery with project leadership and client engagement responsibilities. Working closely with regional and global teams, the individual will play a key role in developing Black & White Engineering's Power Systems capability while delivering high-quality solutions for mission critical and data centre infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Act as technical lead for major Power Systems projects, work packages or defined areas of technical responsibility. • Establish the engineering approach, design basis and technical execution strategy. • Lead development of HV/MV system architecture and major technical decisions. • Direct and integrate engineering across: • primary systems; • secondary systems; • protection and control; • power system studies; • SCADA and automation; • auxiliary systems; • earthing and lightning protection; and • relevant utility and multidisciplinary interfaces. • Resolve significant technical issues and determine when specialist or higher-level technical authority is required. • Review and approve engineering deliverables within delegated authority. • Provide technical assurance that Power Systems outputs are coordinated, complete and suitable for their intended purpose. Project Delivery • Lead the Power Systems engineering team for assigned projects. • Define activities, responsibilities, deliverables and resource requirements. • Allocate and coordinate work across Engineers and Senior Engineers. • Establish realistic engineering programmes and monitor performance against them. • Maintain oversight of scope, budget, resource expenditure and programme. • Identify and manage technical, programme and commercial risks. • Ensure changes to agreed scope are identified and appropriately managed. • Provide reliable resource and workload forecasts. Quality and Governance • Ensure application of Power Systems methodologies, standards, procedures and technical governance requirements. • Lead significant technical reviews and design workshops. • Ensure appropriate checking and approval arrangements are established for project deliverables. • Capture lessons learned and drive improvements in engineering quality and consistency. • Escalate material technical and delivery risks appropriately. People and Capability • Provide technical and delivery leadership to Engineers and Senior Engineers. • Mentor and develop team members and support progression towards increased technical responsibility. • Contribute to recruitment and technical assessment of candidates. • Support development of methodologies, standards, templates and technical guidance. • Develop and/or support specialist capability where appropriate. • Promote knowledge sharing across the global Power Systems function. Clients and Commercial Performance • Act as a senior Power Systems representative in client, utility, contractor and vendor engagements. • Build trusted technical relationships with key stakeholders. • Lead or materially contribute to definition of Power Systems scopes, fee estimates and technical proposals. • Ensure proposed scope, resources, deliverables and programme are technically and commercially credible. • Identify additional scope and opportunities arising through project delivery. • Support Associate Directors and the Director in client development and pursuit of new work. Professional and Technical Expertise • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification. • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional standing normally expected. • Extensive experience in HV/MV Power Systems engineering and delivery of significant projects. • Demonstrable ability to lead engineering from concept definition through detailed design and project implementation. • Broad technical understanding across HV/MV system architecture, primary systems, secondary systems and power system analysis. • Strong competence in power system modelling and the application and interpretation of engineering studies. • Ability to make and defend significant engineering decisions based on technical requirements, risk and project constraints. • Strong understanding of applicable international standards, utility requirements and industry practice. • Ability to integrate specialist technical inputs into a coherent overall Power Systems design. • Strong understanding of project scope, programme, resources and commercial performance. • Proven ability to lead, develop and coordinate engineering teams. • Strong client-facing, communication, negotiation and technical leadership skills.