Senior/Principal Engineer (HVDC Protection & Control)

SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. We believe in investing in our people, to help them achieve their career aspirations. With a strong culture based on commitment, integrity, passion and teamwork, we provide a conducive environment for our people to succeed.

We are looking out for self-motivated, dynamic and talented individuals to join our growing team. If you are keen to uphold world-class grid reliability and drive a sustainable future for all, join us and make your mark in the energy industry today!

What You'll

1. Design Review & Engineering Governance

-Establish best practice protection and control systems for HVAC and HVDC interconnections

i) Design systems in compliance with regulations and grid codes

ii) Engage stakeholders acceptance and buy-in

iii) Lead technical clarifications and design risk reviews

-Review and verify contractor submissions, including but not limited to:

i) Overall system designs

ii) Protection philosophies

iii) Detailed schematics

iv) Communication system and integration

-Ensure compliance with technical standards, grid codes and project requirements across:

i) Grid-to-Grid and Plant-to-Grid interconnections

ii) Integration with Transmission & Distribution network, and Generation / Customer connections

2. Testing, Commissioning & Validation

-Oversee verification of:

i) Project specifications and contractors technical and engineering proposals including type of relays and equipment deployed

ii) Integration of interconnections with new substations, extensions, and equipment upgrades

iii) Communication infrastructure and systems

-Lead teams for:

i) Factory audits and acceptance testings

ii) Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for protection and control systems

iii) Protection and control testing, commissioning and operations for interconnection and transmission/distribution networks

3. Operations & Incident Management

-On call for standby duties for protection-related alarms and incidents

-Investigate, analyze, and report protection system failures or abnormalities

-Drive corrective and preventive actions

4. Protection Philosophy Continuous Development

-Develop and maintain system protection philosophy, including but not limited to:

i) Protection coordination studies

ii) Site-specific protection schemes / setup / design

-Ensure continuous update of models, settings, and documentation

5. Capability Development

-Conduct technical on-the-job training and briefings for:

i) Internal engineering teams

ii) External stakeholders and contractors

-Mentor and develop engineers to build core and best practice HVDC protection and control competency within the organization

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in protection and control with minimum 8 years of proven track record working in the related industry
• Strong understanding of Protection systems for transmission and distribution networks & HVDC control and protection systems (preferred)
• Experience with design review and engineering validation
• Experience with testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of protection systems
• Familiarity with power system tools such as: PSCAD, DIgSILENT, PowerFactory, PSSE
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills

What We'll Provide:

• We have regular wellness programmes to promote healthy living
• You will work in teams that thrive on collaboration for outstanding achievements
• We provide access to an extensive range of training opportunities and encourage staff to take charge of their personal development

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.