Senior / Design Engineer (Solar)

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Play a role in Powering Asia's Energy Transition

Play a role in advancing Asia's energy transition! As a leading renewable energy player, Sembcorp is driving sustainable change, with a growing portfolio of renewables and energy storage solutions across Southeast Asia, China, India, the UK, and the Middle East. Our Renewable Energy segment leverages strong execution and development capabilities to power a cleaner future.

Purpose and Scope

Lead the design and development of Solar PV and other renewable energy systems, conducting feasibility studies and technical evaluation to ensure high performance and efficiency. Provide mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key roles & responsibilities

• Provide support to Business Development by producing technical proposal, estimated project PV capacity and costing through technical assessment of site and drawings
• Produce design drawings e.g. Single line diagram, Module arrangement layout, Stringing arrangement, inverter arrangement using AutoCAD software
• Develop design specifications and functional requirements for projects
• Complete system designs for PV projects including site plans, mechanical racking and attachment plans, single-line electrical drawings, specification of balance of system location and interconnection details
• Analyse factors affecting performance of PV systems
• Perform software simulations of solar photovoltaic (PV) system performance & energy production
• Perform design calculation, voltage drop, fault current and etc.
• Provide engineering support during installation
• Assist in reviews and approval of engineering drawing submissions from contractors
• Ensure the compliance with specifications and requirements in the signed EPC contracts
• Work with O&M Team to review system performance and improve designs

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Electrical engineering discipline
• 3 to 5 years experience in Solar PV system design / engineering
• Being a motivated individual with excellence in their work H
• Have a basic understanding of business acumen, Can-do attitude, problem solver
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced Excel capability
• Familiar with engineering software such as PVSyst, AutoCAD, Sketchup, SolarGIS, Helioscope
• Able to contribute and collaborate efficiently as a team member, achieving objectives as a group

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviors that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!