Principal Electrical Engineer

Location/s: Singapore

Recruiter contact: Shing Ying Low

Power the future. Lead innovation. Shape sustainable communities.

At Mott MacDonald, we're a global engineering, management and development consultancy committed to improving society through exceptional engineering and sustainable design.

As our Buildings business continues to grow across Singapore and Asia, we're seeking an experienced

Senior Electrical Engineer

to join our multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on landmark developments, complex infrastructure and building projects, and cutting-edge smart building solutions that create lasting impact for generations to come.

Working alongside industry-leading engineers and specialists across our global network, you'll contribute to projects that push boundaries in digital engineering, sustainability and technical excellence, while building a rewarding career with clear opportunities for growth and leadership.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role in the delivery of innovative and sustainable electrical building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading the design and development of Electrical Services (LV & ELV) across all project stages, from concept and detailed design through to construction and completion

Preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications and contract documentation

Delivering electrical designs for medium to large-scale projects across a variety of sectors

Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and efficient design solutions

Managing authority submissions, contractor engagement, design reviews and site coordination activities

Reviewing contractor shop drawings, alternative design proposals and technical submissions

Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality

Supporting and advancing technical excellence across our Electrical Practice

Driving innovation through digital engineering, BIM and smart building technologies

Championing sustainable, resilient and future-ready design solutions

Mentoring and developing graduate and junior engineers

Grow Into Leadership, Your Way

At Mott MacDonald, we believe successful careers are built around individual strengths and aspirations.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to develop across multiple leadership pathways, whether your ambition is technical mastery, project delivery, client leadership or people management.

Technical Leadership

Become a recognised expert and help shape the future of electrical engineering design.

You'll have opportunities to:

Lead technical reviews and complex engineering challenges

Develop specialist expertise in electrical systems, smart buildings and sustainable design

Contribute to innovation, technical standards and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Collaborate with experts across our regional and global network

Progress towards Principal Engineer, Technical Leader and Technical Director pathways

Project Leadership

Expand your influence by leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.

You'll gain experience in:

Managing project delivery, risk, programme and commercial performance

Leading multidisciplinary teams across local and international projects

Influencing project outcomes from concept through to completion

Building the skills and experience required to progress into Project Principal and Project Director roles

Client & Commercial Leadership

Develop trusted partnerships and contribute to the growth of our business.

Opportunities include:

Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders

Supporting business development, proposal preparation and strategic pursuits

Identifying opportunities to create additional value for clients

Contributing to the growth and success of our Buildings business

People Leadership

Make a meaningful impact by helping others succeed.

You'll have opportunities to:

Mentor and coach junior engineers and graduates

Support talent development and capability-building initiatives

Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture

Progress towards Discipline Lead, Team Leader and Practice Leadership roles

About You

We're looking for a technically strong and commercially aware engineer who is passionate about engineering excellence, innovation and sustainable design.

You'll bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

5-10 years of experience within the building services consulting industry

Experience delivering electrical building services designs for medium to large-scale projects

Proficiency in BIM (Revit) and familiarity with tools such as ETAP, Dialux, ProDesign, VipCoda or similar engineering software

A willingness to embrace emerging digital engineering and modelling technologies

Understanding of local regulatory requirements, standards and building codes

Progress towards Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Excellent organisational and project delivery capabilities

Commercial awareness and confidence working directly with clients

A growth mindset with a passion for innovation and collaboration

Interest in sustainable design, smart buildings and digital solutions

Why Mott MacDonald

At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside highly regarded professionals and global specialists on projects that matter.

We invest in our people and provide clear pathways for technical, project and leadership development. Whether your ambition is to become a recognised technical specialist, project leader, client advisor or future practice leader, you'll have the support, opportunities and exposure to help you achieve your goals.

As an employee-owned business, we're driven by our values and committed to creating a positive impact through everything we do.

We also offer agile and flexible working arrangements, recognising that the best solutions come from empowered people who are trusted to work in ways that enable them to thrive.

Join us and help create a positive impact that lasts.

Location(s):

SG

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Buildings

Discipline: Electrical

Job Ref: 14394

Recruiter Contact: Shing Ying Low