Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer

The Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer will lead all technical electrical coordination within the project’s technical office at Tatu City. This position serves as a critical review and control point for all electrical documentation, ensuring compliance with design intent, technical standards, and construction best practices.

The role requires a highly experienced engineer with a meticulous eye for detail, capable of interfacing between consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to guarantee that all electrical works meet Tatu City’s design and performance expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Shop Drawing & Submittal Management

• Lead the review of all electrical shop drawings submitted by contractors, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), panel schedules, containment layouts, lighting and power layouts, and ELV systems.
• Verify that all shop drawings align with the approved design intent, project specifications, and relevant standards.
• Review and approve all electrical material submittals, including datasheets for switchgear, transformers, generators, cables, lighting, and ELV components.
• Coordinate electrical shop drawings with architectural, mechanical, and structural layouts to proactively identify and resolve clashes.

Technical Coordination & Information Control

• Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process for all electrical issues, coordinating timely responses with consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the main technical liaison for the contractor’s electrical team on all matters related to electrical design and execution.
• Review contractor-prepared method statements and inspection and test plans (ITPs) for installation and commissioning activities.
• Evaluate and comment on electrical calculations such as cable sizing, load distribution, and voltage drop to ensure technical accuracy.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain a comprehensive register of all electrical documents, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, and approvals.
• Ensure that site teams always have access to the latest approved and fully coordinated electrical documents.
• Support the compilation and validation of final as-built documentation and records for project closeout.

Hard Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university; a Master’s degree or professional chartership (CEng, P.E., or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive, post-graduate experience in electrical building services design and technical coordination for large-scale projects.
• Experience working with international electrical or MEP design consultancy firms; exposure to developer or client-side project roles is an advantage.
• Proven experience in technical design and review for complex projects such as mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, data centers, and commercial facilities.
• Expertise in MV/LV distribution, standby power, lighting, life safety, and ELV systems.
• Proficiency in electrical design software such as ETAP, Amtech, DIALux, and Revit MEP.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a structured, detail-oriented approach.
• Decisive, pragmatic, and capable of making sound engineering judgments balancing design intent and practicality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability to guide consultants and contractors toward technical excellence.
• High integrity, ownership, and a commitment to professional and ethical standards.