SMATRA ENGINEERING PTE LTD Hiring! Full Time Electrical Engineer - EHV - Up to $8,000 - Site based in Islandwide (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 5,000 - Ricebowl

Job Title: Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (Civil / Electrical)

Project / Department: SPPG Extra High Voltage (EHV) Cable Projects

Location: Singapore (Site-based / Islandwide)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Engineer (Civil / Electrical)

to join our project execution team. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing

the SP PowerGrid& (SPPG) major Extra High Voltage (EHV) underground cable

transmission pipeline projects. You will bridge the gap between complex civil deep-

excavation/tunneling works and high-voltage electrical installations, ensuring safety,

engineering compliance, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Site Management

 Site Execution: Plan, monitor, and coordinate day-to-day site installation

works performed by sub-contractors for EHV cable installation.

 Interface Management: Act as the primary liaison between civil engineering

works and electrical cable jointing/laying teams to ensure smooth handovers.

 Survey & Route Design: Conduct cable route surveys with clients and

relevant stakeholders, recording specific survey metrics and compiling

detailed route drawing reports.

Civil & Infrastructure Oversight

 Technical Reviews: Collaborate closely with Civil subcontractor regarding

temporary shoring design, Pipe Jacking, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD),

cable bridges, and cable support structures.

 Excavation & Permits: Prepare, submit, and clear all necessary Earth Work

Permits, NPKs, and clearance requirements from relevant statutory bodies

(e.g., LTA, PUB, NParks).

Electrical Work Support

 Cable Laying & Jointing: Oversee the installation, pulling, and jointing

preparation of Extra High Voltage (EHV) cables.

 Drawings Verification: Read, interpret, and cross-reference single-line

diagrams, schematic layouts, and structural drawings.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

 WSH Standards: Conduct regular site safety inspections, identify site

hazards, and enforce stringent Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)

standards.

 Incident Management: Investigate site issues, prepare detailed

incident/progress reports, and present rectifications to the project

management team.

Job Requirements

 Education: A recognized Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or

Electrical Engineering

 Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of site experience in local infrastructural

projects. Experience dealing directly with SPPG cable projects, power

transmission systems, or underground utility works is highly advantageous.

 Technical Skills:

o Familiarity with deep excavation methods (Pipe jacking, HDD,

trenching).

o Sound understanding of high-voltage cable systems or general power

distributions.

o Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

 Regulatory Knowledge: Well-versed with government agency submission

processes (LTA, PUB, BCA, NParks).

 Soft Skills: Excellent project coordination skills, a proactive mindset, and the

ability to work under tight site constraints.

 License: A valid Singapore Class 3 driving license is preferred for site